Alpha-1-Antitrypsin, Z & S Mutation/Genotyping

Specimen:

Test Code

A1AD

Specimen Name

Alpha-1-Antitrypsin, Z & S Mutation/Genotyping

Collect

1-EDTA

Submit

5 mLs (Min: 2 mLs for adults, 1mL for children) EDTA Whole Blood

Special Handling

Specimen must be collected pre-transfusion.

Rejection Criteria

Stability

Preferred/Transport Refrigerated 7 days

Methodology

DNA Amplification/Pyrosequencing

Performed

Monday - Friday

Reported

7 days

CPT Codes

  • 81332

Components

Additional Information

Assay detects the most common mutations 'Z' and 'S'. Assay does not distinguish the normal variants of alpha 1 antitrypsin known as M, M1, and M2.

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