Apolipoprotein A1 (APO A1)

Testing Laboratory

Canterbury Health Laboratories Christchurch Hospital

Department

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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

MISH

Test Code (Numeric Code)

7392

Synonyms

Apolipoprotein A1
Apolipoprotein A

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)

3.5

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

1

Collection instructions:
Heparin and EDTA plasma are NOT acceptable.
It is not to be confused with lipoprotein (a), which has a fundamentally different role and interpretation.

Laboratory instruction:
Lithium heparin and EDTA plasma are NOT acceptable.
Separate within 4 hours of collection.
It is not to be confused with lipoprotein (a), which has a fundamentally different role and interpretation.
Register with a dedicated lab number.

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