ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0050001: Alpha-1-Antitrypsin |
| Test Mnemonic: A1A | |
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#ExistMethodology>
Methodology: Immunoturbidimetric
*ExistMethodology> #ExistPerformed> Performed: Sun-Sat *ExistPerformed> #ExistReported> Reported: Within 24 hours *ExistReported> |
| Specimen Required: | |
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#ExistCollect>
Collect: One 4 mL PST or SST.
*ExistCollect> #ExistTransport> Transport: 0.5 mL serum at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.2 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. *ExistTransport> #ExistPedCollectTransport> Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.2 mL serum at 2-8°C. *ExistPedCollectTransport> #ExistRemarks> Remarks: Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles. *ExistRemarks> #ExistConditions> Unacceptable Conditions: Hemolyzed specimens. *ExistConditions> #ExistStability> Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen: 3 Months *ExistStability> |
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| Reference Interval: |
| #ExistRefRange> 100-200 mg/dL *ExistRefRange> |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 82103 |