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Autoimmune & inflammation
Alpha-1 acid glycoprotein test
Acute-phase protein that can rise with inflammation, infection, or tissue damage.
At a glance
In about 5 days
Most results are ready in about 5 days. Some specialty markers can take up to 21 days.
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This marker has no preparation tag, but it can still need preparation. Contact us before your draw if you’re not sure.
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What it measures
Your liver can make more of this protein when your body is dealing with inflammation, infection, or injury. It also carries many medicines through your blood.
Why it matters for women
Inflammation plays a part in many conditions, including autoimmune diseases, which are more common in women. This protein can show that inflammation is present, but not what’s causing it, so it’s read alongside other tests and your symptoms.
You might check it if…
- you’ve had ongoing aches, tiredness, or swelling without a clear cause
- other inflammation tests came back unclear
- a doctor is tracking inflammation over time
What your result may mean
High Alpha-1 acid glycoprotein: what it may mean
High alpha-1-acid glycoprotein may point to acute or long-lasting inflammation, an infection, or tissue damage from an injury or surgery, since the liver can make more of this protein when the body is under strain. It's a general acute-phase marker, so it can't show where the problem is or what started it. Fever, pain or swelling may come from the underlying problem. Autoimmune conditions can raise it too, and they can be more common in women. CRP, sed rate and your symptoms can help fill in the picture.
Low Alpha-1 acid glycoprotein: what it may mean
Low alpha-1-acid glycoprotein may be uncommon, and a mildly low value may not be a concern on its own. Lower values can happen with severe liver disease, since the liver makes this protein, or when the body loses protein through the kidneys or gut. Levels can also run lower in pregnancy and with estrogen birth control. Because this protein carries many medicines through the blood, a change can affect how some drugs bind.
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These notes provide context and do not diagnose a condition. Not yet available in NY, NJ, RI, HI, ND, SD or WV.