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Test ID: A1ATPQT S

Alpha-1-Antitrypsin Phenotype by IEF, Serum

Test Overview

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.

Method

Isoelectric focusing (IEF)

Aliases/Synonyms

P1 Typing; A1AT Phenotyping; A-1-AT

Specimen

Specimen Type

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.
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Containers

Collection Containers

Gold top (SST)

Volume

Sample Volume

1.0 mL

Minimum Volume

0.1 mL

Collection & Handling

Handling Information

Store and send cold or frozen.

Stability

Ambient Refrigerated Frozen
8 hours 14 days 30 days

Rejection Criteria

Criteria Specification
Specimen Received at ambient temperature

Performance & Interpretation

Turnaround Time

10 days

Results

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

Referral Location

Out-of-Country

Interface & Setup

HL7 Interface Codes

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

Test Version

Last Updated

2023-12-18