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Alpha-1-Antitrypsin, Random Feces (A1ATRF)

Test Code
LAB558


Quest Code
14628


CPT Codes
82103

Preferred Specimen
10 grams random stool


Instructions
Collect fresh stool in a plastic, leak-proof container. Adult and older children patients can collect the specimen by passing feces into plastic wrap stretched loosely over the toilet bowl. Then transfer 10 g of the stool specimen into the plastic container. With young children and infants wearing diapers, the diaper should be lined with clean plastic wrap to prevent absorption. A pediatric urine bag can be attached to the child to ensure that the stool specimen is not contaminated with urine. Then transfer 10 g of the stool specimen from the plastic lined diaper to the plastic container. Do not submit the diaper itself. Freeze and ship frozen.


Transport Container
Plastic screw-cap container


Transport Temperature
Frozen


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: Indefinitely
Frozen: Indefinitely


Methodology
Nephelometry

Reference Range
<55 mg/dL


Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-Chantilly VA
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20151-2228




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.