Test Name: Alpha Glycoprotein Subunit 
Alternate Test Names Glycoprotein, Alpha Chain 
PLS Test Code AGS  Laboratory Biochemistry 
Specimen Blood  Analysis Performed On Serum 
Container Serum Separator Tube (SST)  Container colour White 
Multiple specimens OR Lithium Heparin Gel Tube 
Required Volume Adult (mL) Req Vol Paediatric (mL)
Reference Ranges Female: premenopausal, 0.05 - 0.40 IU/L; postmenopausal, 0.37 - 1.15 IU/L. Male: 0.05 - 0.40 IU/L. 
Turnaround Time Routine 2 Weeks  Turnaround Time Urgent  
Turnaround Other  
Days test is performed Weekly  Transport Room temperature 
Special Requirements None 
Patient Preparation None 
Collection Instructions Venepuncture 
Clinical Information  
Sent to Reference Laboratory Yes 
Ref Laboratory Name St Vincent's Pathology, St Vincent's Hospital, Tel: Biochem 02 8382 9100, Pharmacology 02 8382 2044, Address: St Vincent's Pathology (Sydpath), St Vincent's Hospital, Victoria Street, Darlinghurst NSW 2010 
Estimated Patient Fee N/A 
Last Updated 25-Aug-2006 (Version: 1.00)