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ALPHA 1 ANTITRYPSIN (B)

Message
SEND OUT/BOSTON


Test Code
A1AT


Alias/See Also
A1ATRP


Preferred Specimen
DRAW 1 RED TOP, CLOT, SPIN AND SEPARATE INTO TRANSFER TUBE, REFRIGERATE 
FOR TRANSPORT.


Minimum Volume
2 MLS


Instructions
DRAW 1 RED TOP, CLOT, SPIN AND SEPARATE INTO TRANSFER TUBE, REFRIGERATE 

FOR TRANSPORT.


Transport Temperature
2-8 c REFRIGERATED


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


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Unlabeled sample, improper temperature during transport. Wrong sample collection. Sample unspun before transport.


Methodology
Turbidimetric/Immunoturbidimetic

Setup Schedule
M-F


Report Available
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

Additional Information
ALPHA 1 ANTITRYPSIN


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