Test Code LAB10420 Apolipoprotein A1
Department
SEND OUTS
Reference Lab Test Number
APOA1
Refer To
Primary Collection Container
Gold (SST)
Alternate Collection Container
Red (No Gel)
Transport
Serum refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Centrifuge, separate and send 1.0 mL serum in a screw-capped plastic vial.
Stability
Ambient: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 3 months
Minimum Testing Volume
0.5 mL
Reference Range
Male: 110-205 mg/dL
Female: 125-215 mg/dL
Methodology
Nephelometry
Performed
Sunday – Friday
Reported
4 days
CPT Codes
82172