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General
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Clinical Use:
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The ApoE4 gene variant is associated with an increased risk of late-onset Alzheimer's Disease.
Please note: If ApoE2 genotyping is requested for investigation of hyperlipidaemia, please register BAPOE.
Please contact Duty Biochemist if not clear. |
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Availability:
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Samples are batched and tested once a fortnight. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| APO E4, ApoE Genotyping (Alzheimer's Disease), ApoE Genotyping (E4), Apolipoprotein E4, |
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Code:
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APOE4 |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample ambient. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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Not applicable
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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EDTA (LAVENDER), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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4mL (Adults); 2mL (Paediatric) |
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Collection Instructions:
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Dedicated sample required.
Non-medicare rebateable item. All patients except Public, VA and Pensioners must pay $60.00 upfront. |
Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Acid Citrate Dextrose (ACD) |
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Processing Instructions:
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Do not centrifuge sample.
This test can not be added to a previously collected sample. |
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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2mL |
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Stability:
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1 week ambient |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample ambient.
Requests should be reviewed by Duty Biochemist prior to transport. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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Laboratory |
St Vincents Pathology Melbourne |
(03) 9231 2888 |
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Last Updated : 12-02-2026 11:00 |