Alpha-1-Antitrypsin

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Ordering Recommendation

Determines alpha-1-antitrypsin (AAT) enzyme plasma concentration for the initial evaluation of AAT deficiency.

Mnemonic

A1A

Methodology

Quantitative Immunoturbidimetry

Performed

Sun-Sat

Reported

Within 24 hours

New York DOH Approval Status

This test is New York DOH approved.

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation
Collect

Plasma separation tube or serum separator tube. Also acceptable: Lavender (EDTA), pink (K2EDTA), Green (Lithium Heparin).

Specimen Preparation

Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 0.5 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.2 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature

Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions

Hemolyzed specimens.

Remarks
Stability

After separation from cells: Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 3 months; Frozen: 3 months (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)

Reference Interval

Effective November 17, 2014
90-200 mg/dL

Interpretive Data



Compliance Category

FDA

Note

Hotline History

N/A

CPT Codes

82103

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Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
0050001 Alpha-1-Antitrypsin 1825-9
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Aliases

  • A1-Antitrypsin
  • A1A
  • AAT
  • Alpha 1 Antitrypsin
  • Anti-Alpha-1-Trypsin
Alpha-1-Antitrypsin