ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

0050002: Alpha-1-Acid Glycoprotein, Serum

Test Mnemonic: A1A GLYCO
Methodology: Nephelometry 

Performed: Wed, Sat

Reported: 1-5 days

Specimen Required:  
Collect: One 4 mL SST.

Transport: 1 mL serum at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.5 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.

Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.3 mL serum at 2-8°C.

Remarks: Separate serum from cells ASAP.

Unacceptable Conditions: Hemolyzed specimens.

Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 8 days; Frozen: 1 year

Reference Interval:
47-125 mg/dL

CPT Code(s):
82985

 

 

 
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