Apolipoprotein A1
Test Summary
Apolipoprotein A1 is the primary protein associated with HDL cholesterol. Like HDL cholesterol, increased concentrations are associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum collected in a serum separator tube (SST)
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 7 days
- Refrigerated: 10 days
- Frozen: 30 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Grossly lipemic
Order Code
APOA1
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB3557
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 82172
Billing Code
- 700000
CPT Statement
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly VA, 20153
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly VA, 20153
Reference Range
| Male | ≥115 mg/dL | |
| Female | ≥125 mg/dL | |
| Risk Category | Male | Female |
| Optimal | ≥115 mg/dL | ≥125 mg/dL |
| High | <115 mg/dL | <125 mg/dL |
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Saturday; Report available: 1 day
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum collected in a serum separator tube (SST)
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 7 days
- Refrigerated: 10 days
- Frozen: 30 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Grossly lipemic
Result Information
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
| Male | ≥115 mg/dL | |
| Female | ≥125 mg/dL | |
| Risk Category | Male | Female |
| Optimal | ≥115 mg/dL | ≥125 mg/dL |
| High | <115 mg/dL | <125 mg/dL |
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Saturday; Report available: 1 day