Apolipoprotein, A-1
Test Mnemonic
APOA
CPT Codes
- 82172 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
1869-7
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Refrigerated |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Serum | No additive (Red) | |||
| 1 mL | Plasma | Lithium heparin (Green) | |||
| 1 mL | Plasma | Lithium heparin PST (Lt. Green) |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 1 day |
| Refrigerated | 8 days |
| Frozen | 2 months |
Days Performed
Mon - Fri
Turnaround Time
1 - 4 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Immunoturbidometric Assay |
Reference Range
| Apolipoprotein A-1 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Female | 19 Years | 99 Years | Normal | Low Risk: > 124 | mg/dL | Male | 19 Years | 99 Years | Normal | Low Risk: >114 | mg/dL | Years | 18 Years | Normal | Low Risk: > 120 | mg/dL | Years | 18 Years | Normal | Moderate Risk: 115 - 120 | mg/dL | Years | 18 Years | Normal | High Risk: < 115 | mg/dL |
Special Info
Patient should not be drawn for at least three months following surgery or myocardial infarction. Certain drugs, unstable weight or eccentric or imbalanced dietary habits may affect results. Patient preparation: 12 hour fast prior to collection.
Clinical Info
Assessment of coronary heart disease risk; classification of hyperlipidemia