Test Overview
Test Methodology
Fixed Rate Time Nephelometry
Test Usage
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.
Reference Range *
39 - 115 mg/dL
Test Details
Days Set Up
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Analytic Time
3 - 8 days
Soft Order Code
MMLR
Synonyms
- Alpha 1 Acid Glycoprotein, NEPH
- Immunosuppressive Acidic Protein (IAP)
Laboratory
Sendout
Reference Laboratory
Mayo FA1GP (57736) (Quest Nichols 469)
Section
Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Collection Instructions
Collect specimen in a red top or SST tube. Centrifuge, aliquot serum into a plastic vial, and refrigerate.
Normal Volume
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL serum
Additional Information
Test sent to Mayo Medical Laboratories; performed by Quest Nichols.
Billing
CPT Code
82985
NY State Approved
No