Preferred Specimen(s) 1.0 mL Serum
Instruction 12 hours fasting is required
Transport Container Plastic screw-cap vial
Transport Temperature Refrigerated 8 days
Reject Criteria
- Gross hemolysis,
- Hyperlipemia
Methodology Nephelometry
Clinical Significance Apolipoprotein A1 is the primary protein associated with HDL cholesterol. Like HDL cholesterol, increased concentrations are associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease.