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Apolipoprotein B (SI)

Order Code
11008
CPT
82172
Test Details
Synonyms

Apo B, Apo B Lipoprotein, Apolipoprotein B-100

TAT

24 hours

Methodology

Immunoturbidimetric assay

Reference Interval

Males: 0.66 -1.44 g/L Females: 0.60 - 1.41 g/L

Remarks

In addition to the classical HDL/LDL‐cholesterol determination, a low level of Apo A‑1 (HDL) and a high level of Apo B (LDL) correlates with increased risk for diseases such as atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease, and stroke.

Results are reported in SI units (g/L).

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Daily

Test Overview

Assessment of cardiovascular risk and for following-up persons with abnormal lipid profile results that are inconsistent with risk factors or the clinical presentation. It is also useful to determine cardiac risk factors in individuals with significant family histories of coronary artery disease or other increased risk factors.

Confirmation of suspected abetalipoproteinemia or hypobetalipoproteinemia. 

Specimen Type

Serum or Plasma (Li-Hep)

Volume

1 mL

Specimen Container

Red top tube, Gel barrier tube or Lithium Heparin Plasma (Green Top)

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

Samples should be sent to the laboratory as soon as possible after collection. If this is not possible, samples should be centrifuged and transported refrigerated (2 to 8°C).

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated 8 days
Frozen 60 days
Order Code
11008
CPT
82172
Test Details
Synonyms

Apo B, Apo B Lipoprotein, Apolipoprotein B-100

TAT

24 hours

Methodology

Immunoturbidimetric assay

Reference Interval

Males: 0.66 -1.44 g/L Females: 0.60 - 1.41 g/L

Remarks

In addition to the classical HDL/LDL‐cholesterol determination, a low level of Apo A‑1 (HDL) and a high level of Apo B (LDL) correlates with increased risk for diseases such as atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease, and stroke.

Results are reported in SI units (g/L).

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Daily

Test Overview

Assessment of cardiovascular risk and for following-up persons with abnormal lipid profile results that are inconsistent with risk factors or the clinical presentation. It is also useful to determine cardiac risk factors in individuals with significant family histories of coronary artery disease or other increased risk factors.

Confirmation of suspected abetalipoproteinemia or hypobetalipoproteinemia. 

Specimen Type

Serum or Plasma (Li-Hep)

Volume

1 mL

Specimen Container

Red top tube, Gel barrier tube or Lithium Heparin Plasma (Green Top)

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

Samples should be sent to the laboratory as soon as possible after collection. If this is not possible, samples should be centrifuged and transported refrigerated (2 to 8°C).

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated 8 days
Frozen 60 days