Alpha 2 Macroglobulin Serum Build info

Synonyms

  • ALPHA 2 MACROGLOBULIN SERUM
  • A2M
  • LAB11225

Short Name

ALPHA 2 MACROGLOBULIN SERUM

Procedure Master Number

LAB11225

Procedure ID

114826

Clinical Info

Evaluation of patients with nephrotic syndrome and pancreatitis
Alpha-2-macroglobulin is a protease inhibitor and is one of the largest plasma proteins. It transports hormones and enzymes, exhibits effector and inhibitor functions in the development of the lymphatic system, and inhibits components of the complement system and hemostasis system.
 

Specimen Type

Blood

Container

Red Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Red top
Acceptable: Serum gel
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information:
Specimen TypeTemperatureTimeSpecial Container
SerumRefrigerated (preferred)21 days
 Frozen 28 days
 Ambient 72 hours

Transport Instructions

Specimen Stability

Methodology

Nephelometry

Days Performed

Monday through Friday

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT

83883

PDM

5900188

Results
Component Name Base Name Common Name External Name
ALPHA 2 MACRO GLOBULIN A2MACROGL ALPHA 2 MACROGLOBULIN Alpha 2 Macro Globulin