Alpha-1-Acid Glycoprotein
Ordering Recommendation
Limited clinical use.
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimen Required
Serum separator tube or green (sodium or lithium heparin).
Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Refrigerated.
Hemolyzed specimens.
After separation from cells: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 8 days; Frozen: 3 months
Methodology
Quantitative Nephelometry
Performed
Wed, Sat
Reported
1-5 days
Reference Interval
47-125 mg/dL
Interpretive Data
FDA
Note
Hotline History
CPT Codes
82985
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0050002 | Alpha-1-Acid Glycoprotein | 2685-6 |
Aliases
- ORM
- A1AG
- AAG
- AGP
- AIAG
- Orosomucoid