- A1AD
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
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Stability
Preferred/Transport Refrigerated 7 days
Methodology
DNA Amplification/Pyrosequencing
Performed
Monday - Friday
Reported
7 days
CPT Codes
- 81332
Components
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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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