| Specimen Type | Specimen Stability | Reference Range |
| Serum-SST; Fasting | 7 days 2-8°C |
Male: 55-152 mg/dL Female: 50-150 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 B (Apo B) is the major protein component of VLDL and LDL, and therefore plays an essential role in lipid transport and metabolism.
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CPT Codes
82172
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