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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 Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 8 days |
| Frozen | 60 days | |
| Ambient | 24 hours |
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 |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
1 to 2 daysSpecimen Retention Time
1 weekPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
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 |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Cardiovascular Test Request Form (T724) with the specimen.