Alpha 2 Macroglobulin Serum A2M

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Alpha 2 Macroglobulin Serum

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Alpha 2 Macroglobulin Serum

EPIC Order Name

Alpha 2 Macroglobulin Serum

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 Type	Temperature	Time	Special Container
Serum	Refrigerated (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

Result Interpretation

?18 years: 178-495 mg/dL
>18 years: 100-280 mg/dL

Forms