| Specimen Type | Specimen Stability | Reference Range |
| Serum-SST; Fasting | 7 days 2-8°C |
Male: 100-180 mg/dL Female: 100-200 mg/dL |
Specimen Requirements
Preferred amount: 1.0 mL Serum
Minimum amount: 0.5 mL Serum |
Method
Turbidimetric
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Schedule
Mon-Fri
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Turn-Around Time
24hrs
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Instructions/Notes
Centrifuge required?: Yes
Fasting specimen?: Yes |
Clinical Utility
Apolipoprotein A (Apo A1 and Apo A2) are the major protein components of HDL and constitutes nearly 90% of the protein mass. Apo A1 plays a role in the activation of lecithin-cholesterol-acyltransferase (LCAT) and in the removal of free cholesterol from extrahepatic tissues.
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CPT Codes
82172
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