Eurofins Biomnis code

ALFMU

Synonyms

• A1-microglobulin
• HC protein
• Microglobulin - Alpha 1

Specialty

Biochemistry

Clinical significance

Alpha-1 globulin is one of a group of small proteins (including alpha-2 globulin or Retinol Binding Protein, the cystatins and free immunoglobulin light chains) commonly found in urine when there is damage to kidney tubules. The level of alpha-1 globulin constitutes a sensitive assay because it remains stable, even at low pH; however, if an increase is observed in the urine, renal insufficiency should always be considered.

Preanalytics

• 1 tube(s) :
• 2nd Early morning urine
•   Reftrigerated

• A tube specifically for this analysis : No

Specific equipment available

• Tube for urine sample (4mL)-T28

Methodology

Nephelometry

Turnaround time

1 week

Caption