Laboratory Test Reference Guide

Laboratory Information

Test Name

Apolipoprotein B gene mutation

Synonyms

Apo B100 Genotyping
Familial hypercholesterolaemia
Hypercholesterolaemia (familial)

Specimen Collection

Adult Specimen

4 ml EDTA (Purple) Whole blood. Do not centrifuge or freeze.

Paediatric Specimen

4 ml EDTA (Purple) Whole blood. Do not centrifuge or freeze.

Test Information

Department

Sendaway - Cytogenetics

Additional Information

Minimum Volume

4ml EDTA (Purple). Paediatric 0.5ml EDTA (Purple)

Electronic Information

Registration Code

APOBGP

HL7 mapping code

$APOBG