Apolipoprotein B
- Useful for:
Assessment of cardiovascular risk. Follow-up studies in individuals with basic lipid measures inconsistent with risk factors or clinical presentation. The ratio of ApoB, as a main component of VLDL and LDL, to ApoA is effective in distinguishing individuals with or without ischemic heart disease. An increased ApoB/ApoA ratio at a young age constitutes a potential marker of CAD.
- Method Name: Immunoturbidimetry
- Other Common Names: ApoB
- Medicover Laboratories Code Name: 61
- Fasting or other requirements: None
- Specimen Type: Serum
- Specimen Required Supplies: Serum gel vial (preferred), Red top vial (acceptable)
- Specimen Volume: 0.5 ml
- Specimen retention time: 3 days
- Report Available: Same day/1 day
- Performing Laboratories Location: Central Lab
