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82172 Assay of apolipoprotein

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: apolipoprotein panel, apo-A, apo-B, etc., cardiovascular risk markers

Immunoassay measurement of apolipoprotein A-I, B, C-II, C-III, D, or E to evaluate cardiovascular risk and lipid metabolism.

Clinical Context

ApoB and apoA-I ratio better predict coronary artery disease than traditional lipid panel in some patient populations.

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Specialties

PathologyCardiologyInternal Medicine

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