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Cayuga Medical Center Lab Test Code: A1AGLYCO
Reporting Name
Alpha-1-Acid GlycoproteinSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Patient Preparation:
Fasting: Overnight, preferred but not required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Red top
Acceptable: Serum gel
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Centrifuge and aliquot 1 mL of serum into a plastic vial.
2. Send refrigerated.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days |
| Frozen | 90 days |
Reject Due To
| Received room temperature | Reject |
Reference Values
≤18 years: Not established
>18 years: 39-115 mg/dL
Day(s) Performed
Monday, Thursday
Report Available
4 to 12 daysPerforming Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols InstituteCPT Code Information
82985
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FA1GP | Alpha-1-Acid Glycoprotein | 2685-6 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FA1GP | Alpha-1-Acid Glycoprotein | 2685-6 |
NY State Approved
YesMethod Name
Fixed Rate Time Nephelometry
Secondary ID
57736Clinical Information
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.