Ordering Recommendation
Not recommended for cardiovascular disease risk assessment. Use to detect the very rare familial alpha-lipoprotein deficiency.
Mnemonic
APO A-1
Methodology
Quantitative Nephelometry
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
Within 24 hours
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Freshly drawn fasting specimen.
Collect
Serum separator tube.
Specimen Preparation
Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions
Hemolyzed specimens.
Remarks
Separate serum from cells ASAP.
Stability
After separation from cells: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 8 days; Frozen: 3 months
Reference Interval
Male: 94-178 mg/dL
Female: 101-199 mg/dL
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
FDA
Note
This protein is found in high density lipoprotein.
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
82172
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0050030 | Apolipoprotein A-1 | 1869-7 |
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Aliases
- Plasma Apo A
- APO A
- APO-1
- APO-A
- APO-A1
- APOA
- ApoA/apoA
- High Density Lipoprotein, A-1
Apolipoprotein A-1