80771:APOLIPOPROTEIN B/A RATIO

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80771:APOLIPOPROTEIN B/A RATIO
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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