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Apolipoprotein B

APO B-100
Example Reports
Abnormal
Normal

Ordering Recommendation

New York DOH Approval Status

This test is New York state approved.

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation
Collect

Serum separator tube, plasma separator tube, K2EDTA, lithium heparin

Specimen Preparation

Allow serum to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP standard transport tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature

Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions
Remarks
Stability

After separation from cells: Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 8 days; Frozen: 2 months

Methodology

Quantitative Immunoturbidimetry

Performed

Sun-Sat

Reported

Within 24 hours

Reference Interval

Interpretive Data

A desirable serum Apo B concentration for the prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in adults is less than 90 mg/dL. A serum Apo B concentration of 130 mg/dL or greater corresponds to a LDL cholesterol concentration greater than 160 mg/dL and constitutes a risk enhancing factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in adults.

Compliance Category

FDA

Note

This protein is found in low density lipoprotein.

Hotline History

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Hotline History

Date of Change
Test Name Change
Methodology
Performance/Reported Schedule
Specimen Requirements
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
Note
CPT Code
Component Change
Other Interface Change
New Test
Inactive
04/06/2026
X
X
N/A

CPT Codes

82172

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Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
0050029 Apolipoprotein B 1871-3
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Aliases

  • Apo B
  • APO-B100
  • APO-B
  • APOB
  • APOB-100
  • ApoB/apoB
  • BHL, Apliopoprotein B
  • Low Density Lipoprotein, B
  • Plasma Apo B
Apolipoprotein B