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Test Code APLA1 Apolipoprotein A1, Serum

Reporting Name

Apolipoprotein A1, S

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Useful For

Evaluating risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease

 

Aiding in the detection of Tangier disease


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.


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Type

Serum

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Serum Refrigerated (preferred) 8 days
  Frozen  60 days
  Ambient  24 hours

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

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

Method Name

Automated Turbidimetric Immunoassay

Test Classification

This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.

CPT Code Information

82172

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
APOA1 Apolipoprotein A1, S 1869-7

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
APOA1 Apolipoprotein A1, S 1869-7

Report Available

1 to 2 days