Alpha-1-Antitrypsin

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • LAB810
  • Soft Test Code:
  • A1AT
Alternate Names
  • Alpha 1 Antitrypsin

Specimen Collection & Preparation

Specimen Requirements:

-OR-

1.0 mL Plasma in a PST Mint Green Top Tube - Li Heparin
Minimum Volume:
0.25 mL Plasma*

* This volume does not allow for repeat testing

Collection Instructions:

Centrifuge and separate from cells within 24 hours of collection


Rejection Criteria:

Gross hemolysis

Lipemia


Transport and Storage:
  • Ambient (18-24°C): 7 Days
  • Refrigerated (2-8°C): 3 Months
  • Frozen (-20° C or colder): 3 Months

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

90 - 200 mg/dL


Methodology:
  • Immunoturbidimetric

Production Schedule

Sites Performed
  • Parkview Regional Medical Center
Days Performed
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Departments
  • Chemistry
Turn Around Time

Same Day/1 to 2 days


Coding & Compliance

CDM

01483959


CPT Coding

82103