| EX0062 ALPHA-1-ACID GLYCOPROTEIN |
| Specimen: |
2 mL (0.5 mL min.) serum from 1 Red Top (No Additive) tube. Do not use SST gel barrier tubes. Overnight fasting is preferred. Ship refrigerated or frozen. |
| Stability: |
| Room |
Refrigerated |
Frozen |
| 6 hrs |
7 days |
6 weeks |
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| Method: |
Fixed-Rate Time Nephelometry |
| Comment: |
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| Report: |
Contact us to know the TAT. |
| Usage: |
It is an acute-phase reactant increased in patients with inflammation. It is also increased in patients with tumors, possibly acting to protect tissues. In Philadelphia, positive CML cases, raised levels are associated with a poorer prognosis. |
| Doctor Specialty: |
Hematologist, Oncologist |
| Disease: |
Acute Phase Reactant |
| Components: |
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| Courier Charges: |
Included with MRP. |
| Home Collection: |
Available |
| Department: |
Biochemistry |
| Pre Test Information: |
Overnight fasting is preferred. A duly filled Test Send Out Consent Form is mandatory. |
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