ALPHA-2-MACROGLOBULIN, SERUM

Measures the levels of alpha-2-macroglobulin, a protein involved in the body’s immune response. Elevated levels can indicate liver disease, kidney dysfunction, or certain types of cancer. The test is often used in conjunction with other diagnostic tests to assess overall health.

Also known asAlpha-2-macroglobulin Alpha-2-macroglobulin

Available via

Home Collection, Lab Visit

Contains

1 parameters

Earliest reports in

5 Working Days

Test details

ALPHA-2-MACROGLOBULIN, SERUM Test in Bengaluru Overview

Preparations

No special preparations needed

Test included
ALPHA-2-MACROGLOBULIN, SERUM includes 1 parameter

  • Alpha-2-macroglobulin
Frequently Asked Questions

This test measures the levels of alpha-2 macroglobulin, a large plasma protein involved in inhibiting various proteases. It plays a role in immune regulation and inflammation.

It’s used to assess conditions like nephrotic syndrome, liver disease, or as a marker in certain inflammatory states.

A blood sample is collected from a vein. Serum is used for analysis.

Elevated or decreased levels are evaluated alongside clinical symptoms and other tests to identify possible kidney or liver issues.

Usually, no special preparation is required unless directed by the physician.

Test code

4522B

Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
SpecimenVacutainerVolume
SerumYellow Vacutainer2 ML

Specimen stability information

Serum

Collection instructions

10-12 hours fasting ( Over night Fasting) is recommended. Patient can drink water during fasting period. Intake of caloric food, coffee, diet soda/gum strictly not allowed during fasting period. Provide Age, gender, medication & clinical details . Lipemic & hameolysed sample should be avoided.

Specimen rejection criteria

Test run frequency

Wednesday,Saturday TIME - 16:30

Turn around time

5 Working Days

Performing locations

Department

  • Nephelometry

CPT and Loinc codes

ALPHA-2-MACROGLOBULIN, SERUM

5900