APOE Genotype

What it measures

• APOE GenotypeLOINC 21619-2
• Guidance StatementsLOINC 77202-0
• ReviewerLOINC 69426-5
• General GuidanceLOINC 77202-0
• MethodLOINC 49549-9
• LimitationsLOINC 77202-0

Specimen

Specimen

4 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Minimum volume

2 mL

Container

EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Temperature

Room temperature

Multiple (up to 8) cardiovascular-related genetic tests can be performed on a single specimen. A second EDTA (lavender-top) tube is required if non-genetic tests are simultaneously ordered that require an EDTA (lavender-top) tube. For whole blood samples, follow normal phlebotomy procedures.

Turnaround

Set up: Mon, Wed-Sat

Billing

CPT 81401