Cardio IQ APOE Genotype
Quest Diagnostics
Sample type: Whole blood
Requires fasting: No
Phlebotomy required
Details
Cardio IQ® APOE Genotype - This test identifies the specific types of APOE genes to help assess the risk for Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) and Hyperlipoproteinemia, conditions related to heart health and cholesterol levels.
- ApoE Genotype
Estimated days for results: Results should be available in 2 - 5 business days after the sample is collected
Cardio IQ® APOE Genotype
This test identifies the specific types of APOE genes to help assess the risk for Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) and Hyperlipoproteinemia, conditions related to heart health and cholesterol levels.
This test identifies the specific types of APOE genes to help assess the risk for Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) and Hyperlipoproteinemia, conditions related to heart health and cholesterol levels.
What patients is this test right for?
This test is particularly useful for individuals concerned about their heart health or those with a family history of heart disease or high cholesterol.
What type of sample is required for this test?
4 mL of whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube is needed for this test.
Test Resources
Not available.
5–6 business days
Blood Draw Options with Fullscript
Fullscript offers several convenient phlebotomy options to complete your lab testing:
Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Centers (PSC)
- Location: Visit a nearby Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Center.
- Cost: $10 sample collection fee (paid during lab order checkout).
- Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here. Appointments are recommended to reduce wait times. Walk-ins are accepted, but may experience delays. Aim to arrive 10 minutes before your appointment.
- Collection Instructions:
- Bring a valid ID.
- Bring your digital or printed requisition form, available in the Labs tab of your Fullscript account.
- Check-in: Scan the QR code from your confirmation email or follow kiosk instructions.
- More Info: Quest Diagnostics blood draw guide
Getlabs Mobile Phlebotomy
- Location: Sample collection at your home or office.
- Cost: $85 sample collection fee (paid during lab order checkout).
- Availability: Available in most locations – enter your ZIP code during checkout to confirm.
- Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here through your Fullscript account.
- Collection Instructions:
- Have your digital or printed requisition form and valid ID ready.
- Your phlebotomist will contact you by phone to coordinate arrival.
- More Info: Getlabs blood draw guide
Specimen
- Preferred Specimen(s): 4 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube
- Alternative: NA
- Minimum Volume: 2 mL
- Collection Instructions: NA
Storage and shipping instructions
- Transport Container: EDTA (lavender-top) tube
- Transport Temperature: Room Temperature
- Specimen Stability:
- Room temperature: 8 days
- Refrigerated: 8 days
- Frozen: 30 days
- Reject Criteria: NA
State restrictions:
Patient can't order this test if they are located in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, New Jersey, New York, or Rhode Island
