Test ID: APLBS
Apolipoprotein B, Serum
Secondary ID 
A test code used for billing and in test definitions created prior to November 2011
31087
NY State Approved Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.
Yes
Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test
Only orderable as part of a profile. For further information see LMPP/83673 Lipoprotein Metabolism Profile.
Reporting Name A shorter/abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test; an abbreviated test name
Apolipoprotein B, S
Specimen Type Describes the specimen type needed for testing
Serum
Specimen Stability Information Provides a description of the temperatures required to transport a specimen to the laboratory. Alternate acceptable temperature(s) are also included.
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days |
| Frozen | 60 days |
Performing Laboratory Location The location of the laboratory that performs the test
Rochester
Test Classification Provides information regarding the medical device classification for laboratory test kits and reagents. Tests may be classified as cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and used per manufacturer's instructions, or as products that do not undergo full FDA review and approval, and are then labeled as an Analyte Specific Reagent (ASR), Investigation Use Only (IUO) product, or a Research Use Only (RUO) product.
This test has been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.
LOINC® Code Information Provides guidance in determining the Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes (LOINC) values for the result codes returned for this test or profile.
| Result ID | Reporting Name | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
| APLBS | Apolipoprotein B, S | 1884-6 |
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