An apolipoprotein which is essential for secretion of triglyceride-rich lipoproteins from the liver and gut. For more information visit the Newcastle Laboratories website.
Tube
01 (SE) – Serum Gel
ID
Tests&Tubes0155
Additional Information
This test is only routinely available for the lipid clinic. Otherwise, please discuss request with the Duty Biochemist on 0113 39 26922 option 2.
Turn Around
Turnaround time stated by Newcastle: 3 days
Send to
Blood Sciences LGI
(Test referred to: Newcastle Royal Victoria Infirmary)
Contact
For further details please contact Leeds Pathology customer services: [email protected].
Advice
Full information on all referred tests can be found on the referred tests information database, EQMS reference BSF2REC17003.
Collection Con
Instructions to lab: Centrifuge, separate serum, store in fridge. Lithium heparin plasma also acceptable.
Minimum volume: 1 mL serum.
Sample REQ
Blood
Ref. Range Notes
M: 0.66 to 1.33 g/L
F: 0.60 to 1.17 g/L
Units
g/L