Alpha(1)-Antitrypsin, Serum
Test Code: 001982
Performing Lab: LabCorp
CPT Code: 82103 001
Synonym
A(1)-Antitrypsin; A(1)AT; AAT; Acute Phase Proteins; Alpha(1)-Protease Inhibitor
Specimen Type
Serum (preferred) OR plasma
Specimen Container
Red-top tube, gel-barrier tube, lavender-top (EDTA) tube, OR green-top (heparin) tube
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL(NOTE: This volume does NOT allow for repeat testing.)
Specimen Handling
Separate serum or plasma from cells.
Patient Prep
Overnight fasting is preferred.
Unacceptable Conditions
Chylous serum
Temperature
Maintain specimen at room temperature.
Methodology
Immunologic
Stability
Room Temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 14 days
| Result Code | Result Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 001982 | Alpha-1-Antitrypsin, Serum | 1825-9 |
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