Apolipoprotein E Genotyping

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• Specimen Type: EDTA or ACD
• Frequency: Setup: Fri; Analytic time 5 days
• Instructions: 3mL whole blood in original lavender or yellow ACD tube, ambient. Must arrive at Mayo within 96 hrs of collection.
• Text: Useful for Determining the specific apolipoprotein E genotypes in patients with type III hyperlipoproteinemia. This test is not available for Alzheimer's disease testing or when the reason for referral indicates "dementia."
• Methodology: Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Including Restriction Digest.