Test directory: APOE Genotyping Alzheimer Risk

Ordering Code 7860
Test Name APOE Genotyping Alzheimer Risk
Alias Apolipoprotein E (APOE) Genotyping, Alzheimer Disease
Risk
ApoE 2 mutations
ApoLipoprotein E Genotype
Preferred Specimen Whole Blood
Preferred Container EDTA, K2 (Lavender)
Other Specimen/Container Whole Blood in ACD-B (Yellow)
Optimum Volume 3 mL
Collection Instructions Testing of fetal specimens or specimens from patients under the age of 18 years is not offered.
Transport Requirements Oahu: Ambient
Airline: Frozen
Specimen Stability Ambient: 72 Hours
Refrigerated: 1 Week
Frozen: 1 Month
Rejection Criteria Heparinized specimens, Plasma or Serum, Frozen specimens in glass collection tubes
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time 10 Days
Methodology Polymerase Chain Reaction/Fluorescence Monitoring
Reference Lab  ARUP Laboratories

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of June 1, 2025.
Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
APOE Specimen ALL See report.
APOE Alzheimer Risk, Genotype ALL See report.