A1AT; A1-AT
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Alpha-1-Antitrypsin Clearance, Feces and Serum
Test ID: A1ATC
Test
Aliases/Synonyms
Method
Nephelometry
Report Includes
Clearance; α-1-Antitrypsin Faecal; α-1-Antitrypsin Serum
Specimens
Feces + Serum
Test Location
Mayo Clinical Labs, Minnesota USA
Test Version
30-Sep-2019
Specimen
Specimens
Feces + Serum
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
| Ambient | 14 days |
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| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |
Rejection Criteria
| Other | Use of any preservative/fixative |
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Test Version
30-Sep-2019
Performance / Interpretation
Method
Nephelometry
Turnaround Time
5 days
Results
| Name | Units | Reference Range | Conversion Factor | |
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| Clearance | mL/24 h |
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| Fecal A1AT | mg/dL |
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| Serum A1AT | mg/dL |
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Test Location
Mayo Clinical Labs, Minnesota USA
Test Version
30-Sep-2019
Interface / Setup
Test Version
30-Sep-2019