CPT/HCPCS
83883
Order Code
CH104
Turnaround Time
24-48 hours
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Source
Serum
Transport Container
(Specimen Container)
(Specimen Container)
SST (Tiger Top)
Preferred Specimens
Serum
Minimum Volume (uL)
0.5 mL
Collection Instructions
(Transport Temperature)
(Transport Temperature)
Transport Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | 6 hours |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 90 days |
Reject Criteria
Received room temperature
Test Details
Methodology
Fixed Rate Time Nephelometry
Clinical Significance
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 Ranges
≤18 years Not established >18 years 39-115 mg/dL
