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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
Medicare details:
MBS number: N/A
100% MBS price: $40 pt fee
Specimen types:
Blood
Container types:
Serum tube with gelSerum 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
Transport Instructions:

Transport Room Temperature

External Laboratory:
St Vincents Hospital
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Test & Collection Guide