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