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Apolipoprotein B

Alternate Name: Apo B_AU5

SAL Code:

1005

CPT:

82172

Loinc:

1884-6

Turn Around Time:

1 Day

Setup:

Daily

Units:

mg/dL

Department:

Lipids

Methodology:

Immuno-turbidimetric test for the quantitative determination of Apo B (Apolipoprotein B)
in human serum on Beckman Coulter analyzers.

Specimen Requirements:

Primary Tube:

SST

Primary Substance:

Serum

Temperature

Period

Stable Fridge:

Stable for 8 days when stored at 2-8 C

Additional Information:

Apo B plays an essential role in the delivery of cholesterol to the tissues, the most abundant form of Apo B, Apo B100 is present in all atherogenic lipoprotein fractions VLDL, IDL and LDL. Elevated levels of Apo B100 are associated with an increased risk of coronary artery disease.

Test Limitations:

Samples with extremely abnormal optical characteristics, especially turbidity, may
produce atypical results.

Test Information:

Components: