Alpha-1-Antitrypsin Phenotype

Specimen:

Test Code

AATPT

Specimen Name

Alpha-1-Antitrypsin Phenotype

Collect

1-SST

Submit

1 mL (Min: 0.5 mL) Serum Refrigerated

Special Handling

Transfer 1 mL serum to a Standard Transport Tube

Rejection Criteria

Grossly hemolyzed specimens.

Stability

Ambient 1 week; Refrigerated 3 months; Frozen 3 months

Methodology

Qualitative Isoelectric Focusing/Immunoturbidimetry

Performed

Sunday - Saturday

Reported

2-4 days

CPT Codes

  • 82103
  • 82104

Components

Includes Alpha-1-Antitrypsin

Additional Information

Interpret with caution if the patient has been transfused within the previous 21 days.

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