Days Set Up
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Analytic Time

3 - 8 days

Soft Order Code
MMLR

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Synonyms

Alpha 1 Acid Glycoprotein, NEPH
Immunosuppressive Acidic Protein (IAP)

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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

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

Specimen Requirements

Offsite Collection Instructions

Collect specimen in a red top or SST tube. Centrifuge, aliquot serum into a plastic vial, and refrigerate.

Yellow Top Tube
Normal Volume
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL serum

Billing Information

CPT Code
82985
Pro Fee Code
 
LOINC
 

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As the reference laboratory division of Michigan Medicine's Department of Pathology, MLabs shares the institution's commitment to applying established quality principles to clinical laboratory testing. Like other large organizations in complex, consequential fields, we rely on an established approach to monitor quality throughout the testing process.

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