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Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Gold Top (SSTII)
Volume: 5.0mL
Minimum Volume: 0.5mL serum
Collection Instructions: Allow specimen to clot for 30 minutes and centrifuge within 2 hours.
Sample Stability
** Preferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to NUH **
| Specimen Type: | Serum / Plasma |
|---|---|
| Ambient: | 3 days |
| Refrigerate: | 3 days |
| Frozen: | 3 months |
Reference Interval
See individual test listings for reference values (Related Tests field below)
Apolipoprotein A1 (NUHS)
| Age | Male (mg/dL) | Female (mg/dL) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - <1 yr | 61-164 | 59-169 |
| 1 -11 yrs | 93-172 | 86-179 |
| 12 - 59 yrs | 95-186 | 101-223 |
| 60 - 119 yrs | NA | 91-224 |
| ≥60 yrs | 73-186 | NA |
Apolipoprotein B (NUHS)
| Age | Male (mg/dL) | Female (mg/dL) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - <1 yr | 16-124 | 17-120 |
| 1 - 11 yrs | 48-125 | 51-126 |
| 12 - 59 yrs | 49-173 | 53-182 |
| 60 - Unspecified | NA | 64-182 |
| >60 yrs | 54-163 | NA |
Days and Times Performed
Every Thursday, TAT 8 days
Methodology
Immunoturbidimetric
Service Code
31171
Update
Last updated 26/06/2024
Updated on Specimen requirements
Unacceptable Condition
| Haemolysis | NA |
|---|---|
| Icterus | NA |
| Lipaemic | NA |
| Others | NA |
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346
Useful For
Second line test for the assessment of cardiovascular risk.
Panel Information
Profile includes the following tests:
- Apolipoprotein A (APA)
- Apolipoprotein B (APB)
Special Instruction
Morning sampling after a 10 -12 hour fasting is required.