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ApoE genotyping

Category Specialist Integrated Haematological Malignancy Diagnostic Service (SIHMDS) >> Molecular Pathology
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Apolipoprotein E (ApoE) has a pivotal role in the metabolism of VLDL-cholesterol, and HDL-cholesterol, and as a ligand, it binds both LDL-cholesterol and ApoE receptors. The APOE gene is located on chromosome 19q13.2 and has 3 main allelic variants: ε3, ε4, andε2. ε3 is the most common, followed by ε4 and ε2. These 3 allelic variants differ at 2 single-base variations located in exon 4 at codon positions 130 and 176 (Historically described as positions 112 and 158).

The single nucleotide changes of APOE c.388T>C p.(Cys130Arg) (112T>C) (SNP: rs429358) and APOE c.526C>T p.(Arg176Cys) (158C>T) (SNP: rs7412) encode Cys and Arg, respectively. ε2 has a T at both positions 112 and 158; ε3 has one T and one C at either position 112 and 158;and ε4 has a C at both positions.

These isoforms have been widely studied as possible risk factors for coronary heart disease, type III hyperlipoproteinaemia and strokes.

A real time fluorescence PCR genotyping assay is used to determine the presence of the APOE 112T>C and 158C>T variants and haplotype.

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Clinical Indications

For prognostic testing in coronary heart disease, type III hyperlipoproteinaemia and strokes.

Sample & container required 4ml Peripheral Blood in EDTA (lavender/purple top)
Turnaround time 14 calendar days
Notes

The laboratory is not UKAS accredited for this test.