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APOLIPOPROTEIN A-1 |
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Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: 82172.02
Geisinger Epic ID: 18757
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SPECIMEN COLLECTION |
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Specimen type: |
Serum | |
Preferred collection container: |
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Alternate Collection Container: |
6 mL red-top (plain, non-serum separator) tube
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Specimen required: |
1 mL aliquot of serum; minimum 0.5 mL. | |
| SPECIMEN PROCESSING |
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Specimen processing instructions: |
Allow to clot. Centrifuge 10 minutes at 3000 rpm. | |
Transport temperature: |
Room temperature (preferred). Refrigerated or frozen specimen also acceptable. | |
Specimen stability: |
Room Temperature: 7 days. Refrigerated: 10 days. Frozen: 30 days (-20°C). | |
Rejection criteria: |
Stability limits exceeded. Grossly lipemic sample. | |
TEST DETAILS |
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CPT code(s): |
82172 | |
| Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding. Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed. The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. | ||
Test includes: |
Apolipoprotein A1. | |
Methodology: |
Immunoassay |
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Synonyms: |
APOLA, Quest test code 5223
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Clinical significance: |
Apolipoprotein A1 (APO A1) has been reported to be a better predictor than HDL cholesterol and triglycerides for Coronary Artery Disease (CAD). Low levels of APO A1 in serum are associated with increased risk of CAD. The measurement of APO A1 may be of value in identifying patients with atherosclerosis. | |