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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