Test Code LAB810 Alpha-1-Antitrypsin
Methodology
Immunoturbidimetric assay
Note: Phenotyping is not performed as an automatic reflex. For alpha-1-antitrypsin phenotyping, order #A1ALC Alpha-1-Antitrypsin Proteotype S/Z by LC-MS/MS.
Literature References:
Package insert: Tina-quant alpha1-antitrypsin AAT2. Roche Corporation. 01/2019.
Performing Laboratory
Barnes-Jewish Hospital Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: mint green
Specimen Volume: Full tube
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Reference Values
90-200 mg/dL
Literature References:
Package insert: Tina-quant alpha1-antitrypsin AAT2. Roche Corporation. 01/2019.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
STAT: not available
Routine: results available 2-4 hours of receipt
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82103
Additional Information
For BJH Laboratory Use Only
Analyte Stability:
See analyte stability chart.
Alternate Tube: Plain red top, full
Laboratory Processing Instructions:
Test performed in BJH Core Lab. Processed by automated line for delivery to the Cobas 8000. Completed specimens are stored refrigerated for 5 days.
LOINC Code Information
Name | LOINC Code |
Alpha 1 antitrypsin | 1825-9 |