- APOA1
Apolipoprotein A-1
Specimen:
Test Code
APOA1
Specimen Name
Apolipoprotein A-1
Collect
1-SST Also acceptable EDTA, Lithium-Heparin
Submit
1 mL (Min: 0.5 mL) Serum or Plasma Refrigerated
Special Handling
Allow serum to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection.
Rejection Criteria
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Stability
Ambient 24 hours; Refrigerated 8 days; Frozen 2 months
Methodology
Quantitative Immunoturbidimetry
Performed
Sunday - Saturday
Reported
2-4 days
CPT Codes
- 82172
Components
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Additional Information
*PREAUTHORIZATION IS REQUIRED FOR INSURANCE BILLING* SUBMIT PRE-AUTHORIZATION FORM OR ENTER PRE-AUTHORIZATION NUMBER ON ELECTRONIC ORDER
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