Apolipoprotein B (APO B)

Testing Laboratory

Canterbury Health Laboratories Christchurch Hospital

Department

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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

LIPB

Test Code (Numeric Code)

7660

Synonyms

APO B
Apo B 100
Apoprotein B
Lipoprotein B

Specimen Type

• Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• SST II (Gold Cap)

Preferred if Waitākere

• SST II (Gold Cap)

Acceptable

• Plain (Red Top)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

3

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

1

Collection instructions:
Heparin and EDTA are NOT acceptable

Laboratory instruction:
Register with a dedicated lab number.

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