Glycoproteins
Test Mnemonic
GLYCO
CPT Codes
- 82985 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
2685-6
Aliases
- Alpha 1 Acid Glycoprotein
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Refrigerated | Centrifuge and aliquot within 2 hours of collection. |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Plasma | Sodium heparin PST [Lt. Green] | Refrigerated | Centrifuge and aliquot within 2 hours of collection. | |
| 1 mL | Plasma | Sodium or Lithium heparin (Green) | Refrigerated | Centrifuge and aliquot within 2 hours of collection. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 8 hours |
| Refrigerated | 8 days |
| Frozen | 3 months |
Days Performed
Wed, Sat
Turnaround Time
2 - 6 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Nephelometry (NEPH) |
Reference Range
| Glycoproteins | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Normal | 47 - 125 | mg/dL |
Special Info
Hemolyzed specimens will be rejected. This test is New York DOH approved.
Clinical Info
Acute inflammation or tissue destruction.