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Alpha-1-Antitrypsin Phenotype

Test Code
A1AP


Quest Code
853


CPT Codes
82104

Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum


Minimum Volume
0.1 mL


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 8 hours
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Received room temperature


Methodology
Isoelectrofocusing

Setup Schedule
Monday, Wednesday, Friday Evening Report available: 4 Days


Reference Range
See Laboratory Report


Clinical Significance
More than 40 phenotypes of AAT exist. The inherited deficiency, seen most often as the ZZ, SS and SZ phenotypes, is associated with neonatal hepatitis and infantile cirrhosis. In adults, these phenotypes are associated with chronic lung disease, including emphysema and chronic bronchitis.


Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042




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.