The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne

Specimen Collection

Test Name: Apolipoprotein E Genotype
Test Code: SASAB
Specimen Type: EDTA Whole Blood - Send at Room Temperature
Minimum Volume: 2ml
Preferred Volume: 4ml
Comment: Apo E Genotyping is performed in patients with Type III hyperlipidaemia and has a role in identifying those at risk of Alzheimer's disease.
Cost: $60.00
MBS item number: Non MBS
Assay Performed: Biochemistry; St Vincent's Pathology; 41 Victoria Pde; Fitzroy 3065; VIC; 9231 4081 (SR: 9231 4115)
Assay Frequency: Fortnightly