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Alpha 1 antitrypsin

Test Code
ALPHA 1 ANTITRYPSIN


Alias/See Also
Chemistry


Preferred Specimen
Serum from BLOOD (PLAIN RED)


Minimum Volume
2 mL


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 3 months
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 5 months
Frozen (-20°C or colder): 3 months


Methodology
Turbidimetric/Immunoturbidimetic

Setup Schedule
M-F


Report Available
TAT 1 - 2 days


Reference Range
90 to 200 mg/dL


Clinical Significance
Increases in alpha-1 antitrypsin is seen in acute hepatic disease, be seen in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.


Performing Laboratory
Test performed at West Roxbury Chemistry Lab
Contact: Jonathan Dryjowicz-Burek 857-203-5973


Last Updated: December 19, 2024


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