ReportedExpected turnaround time for a result, beginning when ARUP has received the specimen.
1-3 days
New York DOH Approval StatusIndicates test has been approved by the New York State Department of Health.
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Stool: Entire 24-, 48-, or 72-hour stool collection. Refrigerate during collection. Provide patient a Timed Stool Collection Kit (ARUP supply #44192). Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787. AND Serum: Serum separator tube (SST) or Plasma: Plasma separation tube (PST). Also acceptable: Lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA).
Specimen Preparation
Stool: Refer to instructions in Stool Collection-Timed Specimens (24, 48, 72 Hours) under Specimen Handling at https://www.aruplab.com. Submit entire stool collection in an ARUP approved transport container(s) provided in kit using additional containers as needed for the full collection (available separately, ARUP supply #28077). (Min: 5 g) Serum or Plasma: Collect blood during the stool collection time interval. Allow serum to clot completely at room temperature. Separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 0.5 mL to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.2 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Frozen.
Unacceptable Conditions
Stool: Specimens in media or preservatives. Serum or Plasma: Hemolyzed.
Interpretive DataBackground information for test. May include disease information, patient result explanation, recommendations, details of testing, associated diseases, explanation of possible patient results.
Compliance Category
Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)
NoteAdditional information related to the test.
If serum or plasma specimen is not submitted in conjunction with a timed stool collection, order Alpha-1-Antitrypsin, Quantitative by ELISA, Random Stool (ARUP test code 2011041).
Hotline History
N/A
CPT CodesThe American Medical Association Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published in ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory are provided for informational purposes only. The codes reflect our interpretation of CPT coding requirements based upon AMA guidelines published annually. CPT codes are provided only as guidance to assist clients with billing. ARUP strongly recommends that clients confirm CPT codes with their Medicare administrative contractor, as requirements may differ. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. ARUP Laboratories assumes no responsibility for billing errors due to reliance on the CPT codes published.
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AliasesOther names that describe the test. Synonyms.
Alpha-1-Antitrypsin Clearance, Quantitative by ELISA, Timed Stool
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