AAT
Alpha-1-Antitrypsin
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3253
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Patient Preparation:
Overnight fasting specimen is preferred.
Container Type:
Plain red top, serum gel, lavender top (EDTA), or green top (heparin) tube
Specimen Type:
Serum (preferred) or plasma
Preferred Volume:
1 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.3 mL
Specimen Processing:
Separate the serum or plasma from the cells.
Store and Transport:
Room temperature
Stability:
Frozen - 14 days
Refrigerated - 14 days
Room temperature - 14 days
CPT Codes:
82103 - Alpha-1-Antitrypsin (EAP 30020523)
Method:
Immunologic
Reference Ranges:
Please refer to the performing lab report for applicable reference ranges