Alpha-1-Antitrypsin

Test Code: TD_4816
CPT Code(s): 82103

$29

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

Alpha-1-antitrypsin quantitative

Test Includes

Alpha-1-Antitrypsin

Methodology

Roche COBAS Immunoturbidometric Assay

Rejection Criteria

AAT

Reference Range(s)

90-200 MG/DL

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Serum Seperator Tube

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL Serum

Sample Stability

1 week room temperature
3 months refrigerated
3 months frozen

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Collection Instructions

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

Alternative Specimen

2 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.