Apolipoprotein B - serum
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APOB
Synonyms
- ApoB
- Lipoprotein B
Clinic 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.
Prenalytics
- 1 mL
- Serum
- Refrigerated
Further information
- Fasting sample
Methodology
Immuno turbidimetry
Turnaround time
2 days
Pathologist(s) in charge
Biomnis Paris
Specialty
Biochemistry
Contact(s)
Dr Jean Marc VANDERNOTTE
Phone(s)
+331 49 59 63 01