80771:APOLIPOPROTEIN B/A RATIO
Author PeaceHealth Laboratories
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Methodology: |
Nephelometry |
Edit Date: |
7/24/2006 |
Performed: |
Daily |
Released: |
24 hours after setup at PeaceHealth Laboratories’ reference lab. |
CPT Code: |
82172-90 |
Specimen Collection Details |
Collection: |
One 7.5 mL serum separator tube (SST). Fasting specimen recommended. |
Handling: |
Allow to clot completely at ambient temperature, centrifuge and immediately separate serum from cells . Pour into a plastic vial. |
Stability: |
Specimen stable 8 hours ambient, 8 days refrigerated, or 3 months frozen. |
Standard Volume: |
1 mL serum. |
Minimum Volume: |
0.5 mL serum. |
Transport: |
Refrigerated at 2-8° C. |
Rejection Criteria: |
Hemolysis.
MEDICARE MAY REQUIRE A SIGNED ADVANCE BENEFICIARY NOTICE (ABN) FOR THIS TEST
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