Apolipoprotein A1, Serum/Plasma

Specimen Type

Serum
Plasma (EDTA)

Containers

Preferred Containers

Gold top (clot activator & gel)

Acceptable Containers

Lavender top (EDTA)

Volume

Sample Volume

1 mL

Patient Preparation

Fasting (12-14h) recommended but non-fasting is acceptable.

Collection & Handling

Handling Information

Separate within 2 hours of collection. Store and send frozen.
Note: You may submit a single 2 mL specimen when ordering both Apolipoprotein A1 and Apolipoprotein B to be performed at St. Michael’s Hospital, Toronto.
However, a concurrent order for Lipoprotein a requires a separate 1 mL specimen for Lipoprotein a.

Stability

At -70°C 5 years.<br>Once frozen, the specimen must remain frozen until it is received by the testing site.