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Apolipoprotein A1, B, B/A1 Ratio

Ordering information:

Fasting is not required.

Alternate names:

Apo A1:B, Apo B:A1, Apolipoprotein B100, Apolipoprotein B:A1, Lipoprotein A1, Lipoprotein B

Laboratory:

Referred Test

Test Code:

APOBA1

Specimen types:

Blood

Container types:

Serum tube with gel

Collection Instructions:

Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab

Minimum Adult Volume:

2 mL

Paediatric Minimum Volume:

2 mL

Frequency:

Weekly

Result Turnaround Time:

1-2 weeks

Reference Interval:

APO A1 > 1.20

APO B < 1.20

APO B:A1 ratio

M: 0.29 - 0.79

F: 0.21 - 0.73

Laboratory Use Only

If EMR is not available, Pathology results are available from Auscare. If you do not have an Auscare login,please complete attached form. https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20access.pdf

Instruction on how to use Auscare - https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20instructions.pdf

SPECIMEN COLLECTION MODULE (SCM) FAQs - CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE for a consent form to perform tests not covered by Medicare

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

For Microbiology Swab Collection https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/microbiology/Microbiology%20Swab%20Specimen%20Collection.pdf

CLICK HERE for a printable Pathology request form

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW