Alpha-1-Acid Glycoprotein
Abbrev Code: | ARMISC | ||
Order Code: | LAB4909 | Order Name: | Alpha 1 Acid Glycoprotein |
Synonyms: | Alpha 1 Acid Glycoprotein | ||
Methodology: | Nephelometry | ||
CPT Codes: | 82985 x1 | ||
Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported in 1-5 days. |
Collection Instructions
Specimen: | Blood |
Optimal Volume: | 2 mL |
Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1.2 mL |
Container: | Red or gold (gel) Alternate Containers: Green (lithium heparin, gel), Green (sodium heparin, no gel), Red (no gel) |
Causes for Rejection: | Hemolyzed specimen |
Processing and Shipping
Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot 1 mL, 0.5 mL minimum. Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP. Store in refrigerator. |
Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
Stability: | After separation from cells: 8 hours at room temperature; 8 days refrigerated; 3 months frozen. |
Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
Referral Lab number: | 50002 |
Interpretive
Reference Range: | 47-125 mg/dL |
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