Test directory: APOE Genotyping Cardiovascular Risk

Ordering Code 7862
Test Name APOE Genotyping Cardiovascular Risk
Alias Apolipoprotein E (APOE) Genotyping, Cardiovascular 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 This test in not recommended for nonsymptomatic patients under 18 years of age.
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 Cardiovascular Risk, Genotype ALL See report.