Test Code APOA1 Apolipoprotein A1, Serum
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.
Secondary ID
607591Method Name
Automated Turbidimetric Immunoassay
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen 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 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in RochesterCPT Code Information
82172
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Cardiovascular Test Request Form (T724) with the specimen.