Apolipoprotein A-1
Ordering Recommendation
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimen Required
Serum separator tube, plasma separator tube, K2EDTA, lithium heparin.
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)
Refrigerated.
Separate serum from cells ASAP.
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
FDA
Note
This protein is found in high density lipoprotein.
Hotline History
Hotline History
CPT Codes
82172
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 0050030 | Apolipoprotein A-1 | 1869-7 |
Aliases
- APO A
- APO-A1
- APO-1
- APO-A
- APOA
- ApoA/apoA
- High Density Lipoprotein, A-1
- Plasma Apo A
















