Apo A-1, Apolipoprotein A, Apo A
Stat-1 hour, Routine-4 hours
Immunoturbidimetry
Males: 1.04 - 2.02 g/L Females: 1.08 - 2.25 g/L
In addition to the classical HDL/LDL‐cholesterol determination, a high level of Apo A‑1 (HDL) and a low level of Apo B (LDL) correlate best with a low risk for diseases such as atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease, and stroke. Apo A‑1 is also reported to be an early marker of coronary artery disease (CAD) and may be helpful in the screening of younger patients. Apo A‑1 levels can also be altered in other clinical conditions such as liver disease, inherited hypo‑α‑lipoproteinemia (e.g. Tangier disease), sepsis, pregnancy and as a result of estrogen administration (e.g. oral contraceptives).
Results are reported in SI units (g/L).
Accredited NRL Laboratory
Daily
Measures Apolipoprotein A levels for lipid profile.
Serum or Plasma (Li-Hep)
0.5 mL
Red top tube or Gel barrier tube or Lithium Heparin Plasma (Green Top)
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.
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).
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 8 days |
| Frozen | 60 days |
Apo A-1, Apolipoprotein A, Apo A
Stat-1 hour, Routine-4 hours
Immunoturbidimetry
Males: 1.04 - 2.02 g/L Females: 1.08 - 2.25 g/L
In addition to the classical HDL/LDL‐cholesterol determination, a high level of Apo A‑1 (HDL) and a low level of Apo B (LDL) correlate best with a low risk for diseases such as atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease, and stroke. Apo A‑1 is also reported to be an early marker of coronary artery disease (CAD) and may be helpful in the screening of younger patients. Apo A‑1 levels can also be altered in other clinical conditions such as liver disease, inherited hypo‑α‑lipoproteinemia (e.g. Tangier disease), sepsis, pregnancy and as a result of estrogen administration (e.g. oral contraceptives).
Results are reported in SI units (g/L).
Accredited NRL Laboratory
Daily
Measures Apolipoprotein A levels for lipid profile.
Serum or Plasma (Li-Hep)
0.5 mL
Red top tube or Gel barrier tube or Lithium Heparin Plasma (Green Top)
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.
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).
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 8 days |
| Frozen | 60 days |