Apolipoprotein B

Alternate Name: Beta Apolipoprotein

  | APO b

SAL Code:

1005

CPT:

82172

Loinc:

1884-6

Turn Around Time:

1-3 days

Units:

mg/dL

Department:

Special Chemistry

Performing Laboratory:

LabCorp of America

Methodology:

Immunologic

Specimen Requirements:

Primary Tube:

SST

Primary Substance:

Serum

Alternate Sample Info:

Red-top tube, green-top (heparin) tube, or lavender-top (EDTA) tube

Temperature

Period

Stable Ambient:

14 Days

Stable Fridge:

14 days

Stable Frozen:

14 days

Rejection Criteria:

Improper labeling

Clinical Info:

LDL and its major protein, apolipoprotein B, play an essential role in lipid transport and metabolism. Apo B may regulate cholesterol synthesis through its interaction with specific cell membrane receptors and by inhibition of HMG Co A reductase. This enzyme has been identified as the rate controlling enzyme in cholesterol biosynthesis. Apo B may be important in the genesis of atherosclerosis and its quantitation useful in the evaluation of patients at risk for or having coronary atherosclerosis (CAD). High levels indicate increased risk for CAD.

Sample Collection:

Patient must be fasting 12 to 14 hours. Collect patient samples using standard phlebotomy techniques. Click here for additional collection instructions.

Specimen Handling Instructions:

Maintain at room temperatrure.

Test Information:

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