Test Detail

Alpha-2-Macroglobulin, Quantitative

Test Code:

122135

Performing Lab: LABCORP BURLINGTON

CPT Code:

83883

Order Information
Results

Specimen Container	Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
Specimen Type	Serum
Volume	1 mL
Minimum Volume	0.2 mL (adult), 0.1 mL (pediatric)
Temperature	Maintain specimen at room temperature.
Specimen Handling	Separate serum from cells within 30 to 60 minutes after collection. Transfer specimen to a plastic transport tube.
Methodology	Immunologic
Stability	Room Temperature: 3 days, Refrigerated: 14 days, Frozen: 14 days
Unacceptable Conditions	Gross hemolysis (>1000 mg/dL); gross lipemia that cannot be cleared by ultracentrifugation
Days Set-Up	M,TU,TH (1) W,F(3)
Shift Performed	1,3
TAT From Set-Up	2 - 3 Days

Result Code	Result Name	LOINC
122136	Alpha-2 Macroglobulins, Qn	1835-8