Apolipoprotein E (ApoE) Isoform, Plasma
Also known as Amyloid imaging abnormalities, Alzheimer's Disease (AD), ApoE2, ApoE3, ApoE4, ARIA, Amyloid immunotherapy, Anti-amyloid immunotherapy
What it measures
- APOE Isoform, PlasmaLOINC 104166-4
Specimen
- Specimen
- 1 mL plasma collected in a K2 EDTA (lavender-top) tube
- Minimum volume
- 0.5 mL
- Container
- Polypropylene transport tube
- Temperature
- Refrigerated (cold packs)
Collect blood into a K2 EDTA Plasma tube and mix by inversion 10 times. Centrifuge specimen to separate plasma from cells within 1 hour of collection. Carefully transfer plasma into a polypropylene tube or one of the issued polypropylene pour-off/ transfer tubes. Do not transfer to conical tube. If unable to centrifuge within 1 hour of collection, store tube on ice. Store frozen. Note: the lab does not perform this test for individuals under the age of 18. Pre-test and post-test counseling is strongly recommended.
Turnaround
Set up: Sun
Billing
CPT 82542