Alpha-1-Acid Glycoprotein Test
This test measures alpha-1-acid glycoprotein in a blood serum sample. It is a protein classified as an acute phase reactant, and its level can be associated with a number of different conditions.
About this test
Alpha-1-acid glycoprotein is a protein that migrates with the alpha-1 protein fraction on serum protein electrophoresis. Quest classifies it as an acute phase reactant, meaning its level can shift in response to a variety of processes in the body, which is why it has been found to be associated with a number of different conditions rather than any single one.
The sample is a 1 mL serum specimen, analyzed using fixed rate time nephelometry. Quest lists overnight fasting as preferred before the blood draw.
Test details
| Collection | Quest patient service center |
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Additional details
What this test looks at
The test reports one value: the concentration of alpha-1-acid glycoprotein in serum. As an acute phase reactant, it reflects a general biological response rather than pointing to a single condition, which is why a clinician reads it in the context of the reason testing was ordered.
This test isn't part of the Celio Health store at the moment, so it can't be ordered or requested here. The test menu lists everything that can.
Laboratory results should always be interpreted by a licensed clinician who knows your health history. This page is information about a test, not medical advice.
Frequently asked questions
What does this test measure?
It measures the amount of alpha-1-acid glycoprotein in serum, a protein classified as an acute phase reactant that migrates with the alpha-1 protein fraction on serum protein electrophoresis.
How is the sample collected?
The test uses a 1 mL serum sample analyzed using fixed rate time nephelometry.
Do I need to prepare for this test?
Quest lists overnight fasting as preferred before the blood draw for this test. Follow any additional instructions your ordering clinician provides.
What kind of conditions is alpha-1-acid glycoprotein associated with?
As an acute phase reactant, it has been found to be associated with a number of different conditions rather than any single one.