Alpha-1-Acid Glycoprotein
Test Summary
Alpha-1-acid glycoprotein is an acute phase reactant found in a number of conditions. It migrates with the alpha-1 proteins on serum protein electrophoresis.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
Avoid freezing and thawing
Patient Preparation
Overnight fasting is preferred
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 6 hours
- Refrigerated: 7 days
- Frozen: 90 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Received room temperature
Order Code
A1AGLY
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB3457
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 82985
Billing Code
- 670507
CPT Statement
Methodology
Fixed Rate Time Nephelometry
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675
Department
Reference Testing
Reference Range
| ≤18 years | Not established |
| >18 years | 39-115 mg/dL |
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday morning; Report available: 3 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
Avoid freezing and thawing
Patient Preparation
Overnight fasting is preferred
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 6 hours
- Refrigerated: 7 days
- Frozen: 90 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Received room temperature
Result Information
Methodology
Fixed Rate Time Nephelometry
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
| ≤18 years | Not established |
| >18 years | 39-115 mg/dL |
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday morning; Report available: 3 days