Test Code LAB10421 Apolipoprotein B
Department
SEND OUTS
Reference Lab Test Number
APOB
Refer To
Primary Collection Container
Gold (SST)
Alternate Collection Container
Green PST (Lithium Heparin)
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: 55-140 mg/dL
Female: 55-125 mg/dL
Methodology
Nephelometry
Performed
Sunday – Friday
Reported
4 days
CPT Codes
82172