ALPHA-1-ANTITRYPSIN

Message
Must be collected in a Red Top TubeImmediate Specimen Processing: Centrifuge and transfer serum to a screw cap transport vialAmbulatory Transport Temperature to Inova Central Lab: Refrigerated Specimen Stability: 5 months


Test Code
LAB810 A1AT


Alias/See Also
A1AT


CPT Codes
82103

Instructions
Processing Instructions: Centrifuge and separate cells as soon as possible. Analyze fresh samples if possible. Minimum Testing Volume: 0.25 mL Serum (Red top) Transport Temperature: Refrigerated Stability: Ambient: 3 monthsRefrigerated : 5 monthsFrozen: 3 months Causes for Rejection: Unlabeled, mislabeled, wrong tube type, QNS, grossly hemolyzed


Clinical Significance
1230130121



Last Updated: May 18, 2026


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