Alpha-2-Macroglobulin
| Abbrev Code: | ARMISC | ||
| Order Code: | LAB4909 | Order Name: | Alpha 2 Macroglobulin |
| Synonyms: | Alpha 2 Macroglobulin | ||
| Methodology: | Nephelometry | ||
| CPT Codes: | 83883 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported in 1-5 days. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood; testing also performed on CSF and pleural fluid. |
| Optimal Volume: | 2 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1 mL |
| Container: | Red or gold (gel) Alternate Containers: Red (no gel) |
| Causes for Rejection: | Hemolyzed specimens |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Separate serum from cells within 2 hours of collection. Centrifuge and aliquot 1 mL, 0.4 mL minimum. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship refrigerated. |
| Stability: | After separation from cells, 8 hours at room temperature; 8 days refrigerated; 1 year frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 50005 |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | 131-293 mg/dL. |
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