Alberta Precision Laboratories

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Organization:

Alberta Precision Laboratories

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Test Name/Synonym:

Apolipoprotein A1 (Synonym: Apo-A1, APO-A)

Clinical Indications:

This test may be used to determine the risk of developing cardiovascular disease.

LABID (Connect Care):

LAB4610

Specimen Type:

Blood

Primary Container:

GOLD SST

Alternate Containers:

RED
Calgary: RST
Edmonton: MINT LIHEP PST

Minimum Collection Volume:

Calgary: 0.5 mL serum
Edmonton: 2 mL serum or plasma

Specimen Collection Requirements:

Fasting is preferred but not a requirement.

Test Resources:

General Laboratory Requisition – 21302 – write test name under “Additional Tests”

Calgary Zone: Microcollection Minimum Whole Blood Volumes

Calgary Zone: Acceptable Tests for Rapid Serum Tube (RST) Collection

Processing:

For testing sent to Edmonton: Centrifuge, aliquot and freeze serum or plasma within 24 hours of collection.

Transportation:

For testing sent to Calgary	For testing sent to Edmonton
Transport at room temperature	Transport frozen

Method:

Calgary: Turbidometric
Edmonton: Light scatter technology

Testing Schedule:

Calgary: Monday to Friday

Edmonton: Batched - performed within 1 week of receipt.

Reference Interval:

Calgary
Age	Male g/L	Female g/L
All	1.10-1.70	1.20-1.90

Edmonton
Age	Male g/L	Female g/L
20-50 years	1.00-1.90	1.00-1.90
Greater than 50 years	1.00-1.90	1.20-2.10

Testing Area:

Biochemistry

Performing Site:

Calgary: Diagnostic and Scientific Centre
Edmonton: University of Alberta Hospital

Additional Test Information:

This test is performed by Calgary Immunochemistry and Edmonton Special Chemistry

Last Updated On:

Monday, January 15, 2024