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Alpha-2-Macroglobulin, Quantitative

Order Code
122135
CPT
83883
Test Details
Synonyms

AMG

TAT

7 days

Methodology

Immunologic

Remarks

Cause for Rejection: Gross Haemolysis (>1000 mg/dL), gross lipemia that cannot be cleared by ultracentrifugation

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Measures alpha-2-macroglobulin, a protein involved in inflammation and protease inhibition. Useful in liver fibrosis scoring.

Specimen Type

Serum

Volume

1 mL

Specimen Container

Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 14 days
Order Code
122135
CPT
83883
Test Details
Synonyms

AMG

TAT

7 days

Methodology

Immunologic

Remarks

Cause for Rejection: Gross Haemolysis (>1000 mg/dL), gross lipemia that cannot be cleared by ultracentrifugation

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Measures alpha-2-macroglobulin, a protein involved in inflammation and protease inhibition. Useful in liver fibrosis scoring.

Specimen Type

Serum

Volume

1 mL

Specimen Container

Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 14 days