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Alpha1-Acid Glycoprotein Blood Test (Orosomucoid)

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$97.50 $65.00

Total reviews 408


  • Tests Included: 1

  • Est. 5-7 (business days) Turnaround

  • Specimen type: Blood

  • Quest Diagnostics Location

Alpha1-Acid Glycoprotein (commonly known as Orosomucoid or AAG or AGP) is an acute-phase protein that is produced by the liver and peripheral tissues in response to the systemic reaction to inflammation. As an acute-phase protein, levels of AGP are elevated during infections as well as acute and chronic inflammatory processes (for e.g., Crohn's disease- a type of inflammatory bowel disease) (1).  In such cases along with measuring α1-acid glycoprotein levels, other parameters like CRP are also utilized to assess the chronic phase inflammations.  Increased concentrations of α1-acid glycoprotein may also be found in patients...

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  • Tests Included: 1

  • Est. 5-7 (business days) Turnaround

  • Specimen type: Blood

  • Quest Diagnostics Location

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Alpha1-Acid Glycoprotein (commonly known as Orosomucoid or AAG or AGP) is an acute-phase protein that is produced by the liver and peripheral tissues in response to the systemic reaction to inflammation. As an acute-phase protein, levels of AGP are elevated during infections as well as acute and chronic inflammatory processes (for e.g., Crohn's disease- a type of inflammatory bowel disease) (1).  In such cases along with measuring α1-acid glycoprotein levels, other parameters like CRP are also utilized to assess the chronic phase inflammations.  Increased concentrations of α1-acid glycoprotein may also be found in patients with injuries, burns, or tumors.  On the other hand, patients with chronic liver diseases may have low concentrations of α1-acid glycoprotein in their bodies. In addition to that, AAG is a vital drug binding plasma protein, so changes in AAG causes significant changes in the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of many pharmaceuticals/drugs like propranolol, imipramine, quinidine. 

Alpha-1-Acid Glycoprotein

  • Test Code: 469
  • CPT Code: 82985
  • Alternate Name: Alpha-1-Acid Glycoprotein Blood Test
  • Test Instructions : Overnight fasting is preferred

    Please do not exercise prior to testing. It is best that your blood is taken in a rested state.

  • Fasting: Yes
  • Methodology: Fixed Rate Time Nephelometry
  • Results In: 5-7

    Note: Turn around times on results are an estimate and are not guaranteed. The lab may need additional time due to holidays, confirmation/repeat testing, etc. You can contact us to discuss when your results should be ready and we will contact the lab on your behalf immediately.

$97.50 $65.00

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