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Alpha-Acid Glycoprotein

Source

Blood

 
Mnemonic AAG 
Specimen Requirements

1 x 5 mL gold top SST tube

1 mL serum

 
Specimen Handling

PSC: Centrifuge, pour off, and transport serum on ice to DSC.
RRL & extra-regional: Centrifuge, pour off, and freeze serum prior to transport to DSC.

 
Additional Information

 

 
Testing Location Hospitals in Common 
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