Apoliopoprotein a test Maharashtra

APOLIOPOPROTEIN A-1 TEST

DESCRIPTION – apoliopoprotein A-1 is a protein that has specific roles in the transportation and metabolism of lipids and is the main protein component in high-density lipoprotein. This test measures the amount of apo A-1 in the blood

METHODOLOGY – quantitative nephelometry

TURN AROUND TIME – within 24 hours

PATIENT PREPARATION – freshly drawn fasting specimen

COLLECT – serum separator tube

SPECIMEN PREPARATION – separate serum from cells within 2 hours of collection

STORAGE/TRANSPORT TEMPERATURE – refrigerated

STABILITY – ambient: 8 hours; refrigerated: 8 days; frozen: 3 months

UNACCEPTABLE CONDITIONS – hemolyzed specimens

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS – clinical history is mandatory