Apolipoprotein B
Alternate Names
Beta Apolipoprotein, 167015 LC
SoftLab Order Code
APOB
Epic Order Name
APOLIPOPROTEIN B, REF LAB LC 167015
Epic Order ID
LAB3091
Laboratory
Reference Lab
Sample Type
Serum (preferred) or plasma
Collection Container
SST -(Gold Top Serum Separator Tube)
Alternative Collection Container
RST (Orange Top Rapid Serum Tube)
Red/Black Speckle Top (Serum Tube)
Any Green Top Heparin Tube
Lavender (EDTA)
Collecting Volume
4.0 mL
Minimum Collecting Volume
4.0 mL
Storage or Stability
Ambient
Causes for Rejection
Specimen from nonfasting patient
Patient Preparation
Patient must fast eight hours