Apolipoprotein A1
Order Code
APOA1
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
- 670560
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
Department
Reference Testing
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