Alpha-1-acid glycoprotein Build info

Synonyms

• ALPHA-1-ACID GLYCOPROTEIN
• OROSOMUCOID
• LAB1015

Short Name

ALPHA-1-ACID

Procedure Master Number

LAB1015

Procedure ID

56140

Clinical Info

Alpha-1-Acid Glycoprotein - Alpha-1-acid glycoprotein is an acute phase reactant found in a number of conditions. It migrates with the alpha-1 proteins on serum protein electrophoresis.

Specimen Type

Blood

Container

Gold Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Gold-top tube(s)
Specimen: 1.0 mL of serum (0.5 mL min)
Transport Temperature: Refrigerate
Stability: 6 Hours Room Temperature
7 Days Refrigerated
90 Days Frozen
Patient Preparation: Overnight fasting is preferred

Transport Instructions

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

6 Hours Room Temperature
7 Days Refrigerated
90 Days Frozen
Patient Preparation: Overnight fasting is preferred

Methodology

Fixed Rate Time Nephelometry

Days Performed

TAT: 3-5 Days

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics' Nichols Institute, Inc. - Chantilly

CPT

82985
LOINC Code: 2685-6

PDM

5910620

Results