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HelpTest Code LAB1015 Alpha-1-Acid Glycoprotein
Additional Codes
A1AG
Clinical System Name
Alpha-1-Acid Glycoprotein
Synonyms
Alpha 1 Acid Glycoprotein; Orosomucoid
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood
Container(s): Red, Gold SST, or Gold Microtainer
Preferred Vol: 2.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 1.0 mL
Note: Overnight fasting is preferred.
Processing Instructions
Reject due to: Received room temperature.
Spin: Y
Aliquot: Y
Temp: 2 - 8 C
Storage Location: Separate from cells within two hours of collection. Transfer 1.0 mL serum (Min: 0.5 mL) to a plastic aliquot tube affixed with large Epic label. Deliver specimen to the CPA refrigerator, Send Outs rack.
Off-site Collection: Separate from cells within two hours of collection. Transfer 1.0 mL serum (Min: 0.5 mL) to a plastic aliquot tube affixed with large Epic label. Transport refrigerated.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Room temp |
6 h |
| Refrigerated | 7 d | |
| Frozen |
90 d |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | T, Th, Sa | 4 - 6 d |
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042
Phone Number: (800) 642-4657
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone Number: (206) 987-2563
CPT Codes
82985
Methodology
Method: Fixed Rate Time Nephelometry
Analytical Volume: 0.5 mL Serum
Limitations:
Reference Range
Adults: 39-115 mg/dL
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: |
Alpha-1-Acid Glycoprotein (469X) |
| Reference Lab Test Code: | |
| Instructions: |
Send out Monday through Friday with the Quest courier. |