Discover the Evexia advantage Start ordering today
Take advantage of all the time and money-saving features that Evexia Diagnostics has to offer. Simply click the button below to get started.
Register NowAlpha-2-Macroglobulin, Quantitative
Create a Free Account to View PricesTurnaround Time: 1 - 3 days
CPT Code:
83883
Test Type: Serum, 1mL
Stability Time:
|
Temperature |
Period |
|---|---|
|
Room temperature |
3 days |
|
Refrigerated |
14 days |
|
Frozen |
14 days |
|
Freeze/thaw cycles |
Stable x3 |
Reference Range:
110-276 mg/dL
Overview:
α2-macroglobulin assay is of major significance in the differential diagnosis of nephrotic syndrome, where an elevated α2-macroglobulin:albumin ratio is indicative of postrenal hematuria. In patients with liver cirrhosis and diabetes, the level of α2-macroglobulin is found to be elevated.
In hyperfibrinolytic states, after major surgery, in septicemia and severe hepatic insufficiency, the measured levels of α2-macroglobulin are often low. Patients with acute pancreatitis exhibit low serum concentrations that correlate with the severity of the disease.
Collection Details:
Collection Instructions:
Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube.
Separate serum from cells within 30 to 60 minutes after collection. Transfer specimen to a plastic transport tube.
Maintain specimen at room temperature.