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HelpTest Code A1AT Alpha-1 Antitrypsin
Additional Codes
Epic EAP: LAB810
Epic Description: ALPHA-1-ANTITRYPSIN
Synonym
A1AT
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel |
4.5 mL | 1.5 mL |
| Alternate | Green, Lithium Heparin with Inert gel | 4.5 mL | 1.5 mL |
Ochsner LSU Shreveport:
| Preferred |
Red with clot activator and inert gel |
4.5 mL | 1.5 mL |
|---|
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot serum/plasma into plastic vial. Transport refrigerated on freeze packs.
Aliquot Requirements
Serum/Plasma
Optimum 1.0 mL
Minimum 0.5 mL
Performing Lab
Chemistry Lab (Jeff Hwy)
Assay Frequency
24/7
Routine Turnaround Time
24 hours
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge specimen. Transport to laboratory. If holding overnight, aliquot serum/plasma into plastic vial and refrigerate.
CPT Code Information
82103