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HelpTest Code APO B Apolipoprotein B
Clinical System Name
Apolipoprotein B
Synonyms
APO B
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood
Container(s): Gold SST, Red, Gold Microtainer, or Dark Green/Sodium Heparin
Preferred Vol: 2.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 1.0 mL
Note: Sample must be processed within TWO hours of collection.
Processing Instructions
Reject due to:
Spin: Y
Aliquot: Y
Temp: 2 - 4 C
Storage location: Spin blood within TWO hours of collection, aliquot 1.0 mL serum/plasma in a plastic tube affixed with a large Cerner label. Place specimen in the CPA refrigerator, Send Outs rack.
Off-site collection: Spin, aliquot and refrigerate serum/plasma within TWO hours of collection. Transport refrigerated.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Room temp | |
| Refrigerated | 7 d | |
| Frozen | 1 y |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | Daily | 5 - 7 d |
Performing Laboratory
University of Washington Medical Center
Department of Laboratory Medicine
Chemistry Lab
1959 NE Pacific St, NW220
Seattle, WA 98195
Phone Number: (206) 520-4600
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone Number: (206) 987-2563
CPT Codes
82172
Methodology
Method: Turbidimetric
Analytical Volume: 0.5 mL Serum or Plasma
Limitations:
Reference Range
| Female | Male | ||
| Age | Range | Age | Range |
| 2 y - 17 y | 44 - 112 | 2 y - 17 y | 44 - 112 |
| 18 y- | 61 - 150 | 18 y- | 63 - 152 |
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: | Apolipoprotein B |
| Reference Test Number: | APOB |
| Instructions: | Send out Monday - Friday with the UW courier. |