Amyloid A

Pathology category

Biochemistry - referred tests

Code

SAA

Referral code

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Test information

Used to monitor patients with amyloidosis. The concentration of SAA in the blood rises greatly in many inflammatory diseases, for example rheumatoid arthritis. Up to 10% of individuals with sustained high SAA values may eventually develop AA amyloidosis.

Guidelines

Pre-analytical

Reference range

see report

Tube type

Tube type info

SST

Special requirements

Serum

Minimum volume

500uL

Assay frequency

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

TAT Inpatient

4 weeks

TAT GP/Outpatient

4 weeks

Referral lab

Protein Reference Unit & Immunology, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals