Alpha-1-Acid Glycoprotein
| Sunquest Code: | A1AG | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB1015 | Epic Name: | Alpha 1 Acid Glycoprotein |
| Synonyms: | Alpha 1 Acid Glycoprotein | ||
| Methodology: | Nephelometry | ||
| CPT Code: | ----------CPTCODES HERE---------- | ||
| 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) (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 seperation of 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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