APO E Genotype APOE

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

APO E Genotyping By PCR

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

APO E Genotyping By PCR

EPIC Order Name

Apolipoprotein E Genotyping

Clinical Info

Use to provide supporting evidence for a diagnosis of type III hyperlipoproteinemia for evaluation of premature coronary heart disease.

Specimen Type

Blood

Specimen Volume

3 mL Whole Blood (1 mL min)

Container


Lavender (EDTA), Pink (K2EDTA), or Yellow (ACD Solution A or B).

Collection Instructions


Lavender (EDTA), Pink (K2EDTA), or Yellow (ACD Solution A or B).

Specimen Preparation
Transport 3 mL whole blood. (Min: 1 mL)

Transport Instructions

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability


Ambient: 72 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 month

Methodology


Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) / Fluorescence Monitoring

Days Performed

TAT: 3-8 Days

Performing Laboratories

ARUP Labs

CPT

81401

PDM

5900275

Result Interpretation

Forms

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