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Test Code APOA1 Apolipoprotein A1, Serum

Additional Codes

Mayo Test ID COPIA Test Code EPIC Test Codes
APOA1 APOA1-Apolipoprotein A1, Plasma LAB0232678 APOLIPOPROTEIN A1


Specimen Required


Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Centrifuge and aliquot within 2 hours of collection.

2. Red-top tubes should be centrifuged and aliquoted within 2 hours of collection.


Useful For

Evaluating risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease

 

Aiding in the detection of Tangier disease

Method Name

Automated Turbidimetric Immunoassay

Reporting Name

Apolipoprotein A1, S

Specimen Type

Serum

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Serum Refrigerated (preferred) 8 days
  Frozen  60 days
  Ambient  24 hours

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia OK
Gross icterus Reject

Reference Values

Males

Age

Apolipoprotein A (mg/dL)

<24 months

Not established

2-17 years

Low: <115

Borderline low: 115-120

Acceptable: >120

>18 years

≥120

 

Females

Age

Apolipoprotein A (mg/dL)

<24 months

Not established

2-17 years

Low: <115

Borderline low: 115-120

Acceptable: >120

>18 years

≥140

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

1 to 2 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Test Classification

This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.

CPT Code Information

82172

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
APOA1 Apolipoprotein A1, S 1869-7

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
APOA1 Apolipoprotein A1, S 1869-7