Test Code ALPA1 Apolipoprotein A1, Serum
Additional Codes
Epic Order Name: Apolipoprotein A1
Sunquest Order Code: ALPA1
Epic Px Code: LAB2076
Specimen Required
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Centrifuge and aliquot within 2 hours of collection.
2. Red-top tubes should be centrifuged and aliquoted within 2 hours of collection.
Secondary ID
607591Useful For
Evaluating risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
Aiding in the detection of Tangier disease
Method Name
Automated Turbidimetric Immunoassay
Reporting Name
Apolipoprotein A1, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 8 days | |
Frozen | 60 days | ||
Ambient | 24 hours |
Reject Due To
Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Gross lipemia | OK |
Gross icterus | Reject |
Reference Values
Males
Age |
Apolipoprotein A (mg/dL) |
<24 months |
Not established |
2-17 years |
Low: <115 Borderline low: 115-120 Acceptable: >120 |
>18 years |
≥120 |
Females
Age |
Apolipoprotein A (mg/dL) |
<24 months |
Not established |
2-17 years |
Low: <115 Borderline low: 115-120 Acceptable: >120 |
>18 years |
≥140 |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
1 to 2 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in RochesterTest Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
82172
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
APOA1 | Apolipoprotein A1, S | 1869-7 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
APOA1 | Apolipoprotein A1, S | 1869-7 |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Cardiovascular Test Request Form (T724) with the specimen.