Apolipoprotein B

Description: 
Apolipoprotein B is the main constituent of LDL which is involved in cholesterol transport into the tissues. The combined determination of apolipoprotein A-1/apolipoprotein B and the calculation of the apolipoprotein B : apolipoprotein A1 ratio can reflect a lipid metabolism disorder and the risk of developing atherosclerosis or coronary heart disease and the adequacy of therapy.
Clinical details: 
Apo B is central to lipoprotein transport and is essential for the secretion of Triglyceride (TG) rich lipoproteins from the liver and gut.
Related condition or disease: 
Cardiovascular disease
Reference range: 

See Chemistry Reference Ranges Document at Automated Chemistry Laboratory at Guy's and St Thomas'

Synonyms or keywords: 
Apo B
Units: 
g/L
Department: 
Blood Sciences Department
Sample type and Volume required: 
Serum
Turnaround time: 
3 days
Criteria for acceptance / rejections of sample
Storage and transport: 
Serum
Contacts:
Blood Sciences Department-Guy's And St Thomas' Hospital
St Thomas' Hospital
North Wing - 5th Floor
Westminster Bridge Road
London SE1 7EH
Contact: 020 7188 9247

Guy's Hospital
Southwark Wing - 4th Floor
Great Maze Pond
London SE1 9RT
Contact: 020 7188 4781
Automated Chemistry Laboratory at Guy's and St Thomas' Clinical Advisory Service
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For clinical advice or interpretation of results, please contact the laboratory in the first instance.
Laboratory: 
Automated Chemistry Laboratory at Guy's and St Thomas'

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Last updated: 08/11/2021