Test Code: Apoedn Preferred Name Apo E - DNA studies
No
N/A
4 weeks
4 weeks
Non-medicare Item
N/A
Test Tubes
| Image | Specimen Type | Specimen Volume | Tube Type |
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Blood (Adult) | 3 mL | EDTA 3 mL whole blood (Lavender top) |
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Blood (Paediatric) | 1 ml | EDTA 2 mL Paediatric ( Lavender Top) |
COLLECTION NOTES
DEDICATED EDTA sample
GENERAL NOTES
No Medicare rebate is available for the test and the OOP fee is $154
APPLICATION: May be of assistance in the diagnosis of Type III hyperlipoproteinaemia (dysbetalipoproteinaemia).
