Test Detail

Apolipoprotein B

Test Code:

167015

Performing Lab: LABCORP BURLINGTON

CPT Code:

82172

Order Information
Results

Specimen Container	Red-top tube, gel-barrier tube, green-top (heparin) tube, OR lavender-top (EDTA) tube
Specimen Type	Serum (preferred) OR plasma
Volume	2 mL
Temperature	Maintain specimen at room temperature
Specimen Handling	Separate serum or plasma from cells. Transfer specimen to a plastic transport tube.
Methodology	Immunologic
Stability	Room Temperature: 14 days, Refrigerated: 14 days, Frozen: 14 days
Unacceptable Conditions	Specimen from nonfasting patient
Days Set-Up	M-F(1,3) SUN(2)
Shift Performed	1,2,3
TAT From Set-Up	1 - 2 Days

Result Code	Result Name	LOINC
167015	Apolipoprotein B	1884-6