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Test Code
APOLB
Test Name
Apolipoprotein B
CPT Codes
82172
Expected Turnaround Time
1 - 7 days
Specimen and Container Info

Preferred Specimen Type: Plasma

Alternate Specimen Type: Serum

Preferred Collection Container: Light Green Top, Plasma Separator (Lithium Heparin)

Alternate Collection Container: Gold Top, Serum Separator or Red Top, Plain

Desired Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Collection Instructions
  1. Collect a light green top, plasma separator tube via venipuncture.
Processing and Submission Instructions
  1. Separate plasma from cells.
  2. Transfer 2 mL of plasma to a clear aliquot tube (screw cap).
Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory refrigerated. 
Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

1 day

Refrigerated

8 days

Frozen

2 months
Causes for Rejection
  • Hemolyzed
  • Icteric
  • Lipemic
Methodology
Immunoturbid - Metric
Reference Intervals

See patient report.
Reference Lab
TJUH Center City
Testing Schedule
Routine, daily
The American Medical Association (AMA) Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published by HNL Lab Medicine are guidelines and are intended for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the exclusive responsibility of the billing entity. View the Terms.
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