Test Name
APOLIPOPROTEIN B
Aliases
-
Abbreviations
APOB
Test Classification
INDIVIDUAL
Department
ROUTINE CHEMISTRY
Sub Department
-
TAT Category
ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME
Estimated TAT
7
TAT Units
DAYS
Test Requirements
FASTING (10-12 hours) is required.
Serum in plain tube (red top) or SST tube (yellow top) or in a separation vial. Centrifuge tubes within 1 hour. Separate centrifuged serum in plain tubes within 1 hour.
Transport serum sample REFRIGERATED.
SHIPPING/ TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS
Shipping Temperature: Refrigerated
ANALYTE STABILITY
Room Temperature: 1 day at 20-25°C │ Refrigerated: 8 days at 2-8°C │ Frozen: 3 month at -20°C
Clinical Utility
Cardiovascular risk assessment.
Last Review
26th Feb 2026