Back to Test Catalogue

Alpha-1-Antitrypsin Phenotype by IEF, Serum

Test ID: A1ATPQT S

Test

Aliases/Synonyms

P1 Typing; A1AT Phenotyping; A-1-AT

Method

Isoelectrofocusing

Specimens

Serum

Important Note: TEST ID A1ATPQT S
Non-interfaced clients should specify the Test ID A1ATPQT S when ordering this test. Not doing so will cause processing delays while ICL ascertains which test you are requesting.
Alternate/Similar Laboratory Services:

Clinical Utility

More than 40 phenotypes of AAT exist. The inherited deficiency, seen most often as the ZZ, SS and SZ phenotypes, is associated with neonatal hepatitis and infantile cirrhosis. In adults, these phenotypes are associated with chronic lung disease, including emphysema and chronic bronchitis.

Test Location

Quest Diagnostics, California USA

Test Version

18-Dec-2023

Specimen

Specimens

Serum

Important Note: TEST ID A1ATPQT S
Non-interfaced clients should specify the Test ID A1ATPQT S when ordering this test. Not doing so will cause processing delays while ICL ascertains which test you are requesting.
Alternate/Similar Laboratory Services:

Collection Containers

Gold top (SST)

Sample Volume

1.0 mL

Minimum Volume

0.1 mL

Collection & Handling

Handling Information

Store and send cold or frozen.

Stability

Ambient 8 hours
Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 30 days

Rejection Criteria

Specimen Received at ambient temperature

Test Version

18-Dec-2023

Performance / Interpretation

Method

Isoelectrofocusing

Turnaround Time

10 days

Results

Name Units Reference Range Conversion Factor
Alpha-1-Antitrypsin Phenotype
  • See Report

Test Location

Quest Diagnostics, California USA

Test Version

18-Dec-2023

Interface / Setup

HL7 Interface Codes

Order Code Result Codes Units
A1ATPQT S 64550ALPHA-1-ANTITRYPSIN (AAT) PHENOTYPE

Test Version

18-Dec-2023