Eurofins Biomnis code

APOB

Synonyms

• ApoB
• Lipoprotein B

Specialty

Biochemistry

Clinical significance

These lipid (cholesterol, triglycerides and phospholipids) transport proteins represent the main constituent of Low Density Lipoprotein particles. High levels of this apolipoprotein B concomitant with low levels of apolipoprotein A1 constitute a strong risk factor for atherosclerosis.

Preanalytics

• 1 mL :
• serum
•   Reftrigerated

• A tube specifically for this analysis : No

Further information

Fasting sample

Methodology

Immuno turbidimetry

Turnaround time

2 days