Alpha-1-Acid Glycoprotein

Test Code

469

CPT Code(s)

82985

CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.

Test Code

469

CPT Code(s)

82985

CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.

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In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.

Clinical Significance

Alpha-1-Acid Glycoprotein - 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.

Test Resources

None found for this test
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Test Details

Patient Preparation

Overnight fasting is preferred

Methodology

Fixed Rate Time Nephelometry

Reference Range(s)

≤18 years	Not established
>18 years	39-115 mg/dL

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Patient Preparation

Overnight fasting is preferred

Methodology

Fixed Rate Time Nephelometry

Reference Range(s)

≤18 years	Not established
>18 years	39-115 mg/dL

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

1 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Collection Instructions

Avoid freezing and thawing

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 6 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 90 days

Reject Criteria

Received room temperature

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

1 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Collection Instructions

Avoid freezing and thawing

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 6 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 90 days

Reject Criteria

Received room temperature

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to confirm Test Code for the lab that services your account.

In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.

Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidance and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

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