Test directory: APOE Genotyping Cardiovascular Risk

Ordering Code7862
Test NameAPOE Genotyping Cardiovascular Risk
AliasApolipoprotein E (APOE) Genotyping, Cardiovascular Risk
ApoE 2 mutations
Apolipoprotein E Genotype
Preferred SpecimenWhole Blood
Preferred ContainerEDTA, K2 (Lavender)
Other Specimen/ContainerWhole Blood in ACD-B (Yellow)
Optimum Volume3 mL
Collection InstructionsThis test in not recommended for nonsymptomatic patients under 18 years of age.
Transport RequirementsOahu: Ambient
Airline: Frozen
Specimen StabilityAmbient: 72 Hours
Refrigerated: 1 Week
Frozen: 1 Month
Rejection CriteriaHeparinized specimens, Plasma or Serum, Frozen specimens in glass collection tubes
Avail. StatNO
Analytic Time10 Days
MethodologyPolymerase Chain Reaction/Fluorescence Monitoring
Reference Lab ARUP Laboratories

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of April 25, 2024.
ComponentAgeMale NormMale Critical LowMale Critical HighFemale NormFemale Critical HighFemale Critical LowUnitsAdd'l info
APOE SpecimenALLSee report.
APOE Cardiovascular Risk, GenotypeALLSee report.