Alpha-1-Antitrypsin Phenotype

Test Code: TD_4264

CPT Code(s): 82104, 82103

$54

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

N/A

Test Includes

Alpha-1-Antitrypsin Phenotype

Methodology

Immunoturbidometric/isoelectric focusing

Rejection Criteria

Hemolysis
Plasma
Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles

Reference Range(s)

90-200 MG/DL

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Serum separator tube

Minimum Volume

0.3 mL serum

Sample Stability

1 week room temperature
3 months refrigerated
3 months frozen

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Collection Instructions

1 mL serum. Allow SST to clot in an upright position for
at least 30 minutes, then centrifuge sample within 2 hours
of collection. Refrigerate

Alternative Specimen

1 mL serum from a plain red top tube. Allow sample to clot in an upright position for at least 60 minutes, then centrifuge sample and transfer serum to a plastic transport tube within 2 hours of collection. Clearly label tube as serum from a plain red top tube. Refrigerate.