Test Code ZG358 Apolipoprotein E (ApoE) Isoform (Quest)
Additional Codes
Quest:12563
Methodology
Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectometry (LC/MS)
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics
Specimen Requirements
Phlebotomist:
Container/Tube: Lavender-top or Pink-top (EDTA) tube
Specimen Volume: 1.0 mL of EDTA plasma
Spin and pour off within 1 hour. Refrigerate.
Processing:
Place specimen in the Quest tray in the refrigerator. Call Quest for pick-up.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability Information
Temperature | Time |
---|---|
Refrigerated | 14 days |
Frozen | 32 days |
Ambient | 72 hours |
Day(s) Test Set Up
Set up Wednesday; Report available 3-10 days.
Test Classification and CPT Coding
TBD
Reference Values
Not Established