Unit Code 80905:
Apolipoprotein E Genotyping, Blood
Useful For 
Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Determining the specific Apo-E genotypes in patients with type III
hyperlipoproteinemia
Special Instructions and Forms Describes specimen collection and preparation information, test algorithms, and other information pertinent to test. Also includes pertinent information and consent forms to be used when requesting a particular test
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Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR),
Including Restriction Digest
(PCR is utilized pursuant to a license agreement with
Roche Diagnostic Systems, Inc.)
Note: This test is not appropriate for Alzheimer's disease
testing.
Reporting Name A shorter/abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test; an abbreviated test name
Apolipoprotein E Genotyping, B
Ordering Mnemonic An alternate Mayo code (to the Unit Code) for a test
APOE
Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching
APOE
Dislipidemia
Dysbetalipoproteinemia
Dyslipidemia
Dyslipoproteinemia
Frederickson Type III
Hyperlipidemia Type III
Soft-APOE
Type III hyperlipoproteinemia
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