Test directory: Apolipoprotein B

Ordering Code203
Test NameApolipoprotein B
AliasApo B
Preferred SpecimenSerum
Preferred ContainerSST (Gold)
Other Specimen/ContainerSerum in Plain (Red)
Optimum Volume2 mL
Collection InstructionsFasting specimen
Fasting for at least 12 hours is required.
Transport RequirementsOahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen StabilityAmbient: 72 Hours
Refrigerated: 10 Days
Frozen: 3 Months
Rejection CriteriaAmbient
Avail. StatNO
Analytic TimeUp to 6 Days
MethodologyFixed Rate Time Nephelometry
Reference Lab Quest Diagnostic Lab-NI
Insurance Pre-Authorization HAWAII MEDICAL SERVICE ASSOCIATION

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of November 21, 2024.
ComponentAgeMale NormMale Critical LowMale Critical HighFemale NormFemale Critical HighFemale Critical LowUnitsAdd'l info
Apolipoprotein BALLSee report.