Alpha-1-Antitrypsin Clearance, Feces and Serum

Specimen Type

Volume

Sample Volume

Serum: 1 mL!Feces: Entire collection

Minimum Volume

Serum: 0.5 mL!Feces: 1 mL homogenized

Specimen Comment

Both feces and serum are required.

Collection & Handling

Collection Instructions

Obtain stool collection kit from ICL. Blood must be drawn during the fecal collection period.

Handling Information

Feces and serum must be submitted together. Store and send frozen.

Additional Information

Obtain fecal collection kit from ICL and submit entire 24-hour collection. If no specimen is obtained in 24 hours, extend collection to 48 to 72 hours. Document collection period (duration) on container. Provide collection period (duration).

Stability

Rejection Criteria