Eurofins Biomnis code

APOA

Synonyms

• Apo A1
• Lipoprotein A1

Specialty

Biochemistry

Clinical significance

Lipid (cholesterol, triglycerides, phospholipids) carrier proteins. Main constituent of HDL or High Density Lipoproteins. A decrease represents a major marker of a risk of cardiovascular disease. This analysis may be carried out with apolipoprotein B. A drop in Apolipoprotein A1 combined with elevated Apolipoprotein B levels indicates an atheromatous risk.

Preanalytics

• 1 mL :
• serum
•   Reftrigerated

• A tube specifically for this analysis : No

Further information

Fasting sample

Methodology

Immuno turbidimetry

Turnaround time

2 days