ALPHA 1-ANTITRYPSIN, SERUM - NorDx Test Catalog

Additional Codes

Software	Test Code
Label text	AAT
EPIC	LAB810

Performing Laboratory

NorDx Laboratories

Useful For

Used in the diagnosis of alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency which can lead to neonatal hepatitis and development of emphysema at an early age.

Method Name

Turbidimetric Immunoassay

Reference Values

90 - 200 mg/dL

If clinically indicated, patients with <125 mg/dL should be phenotyped to confirm homozygous and heterozygous deficiencies.

Days and Times Test Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

1 Day

Specimen Type

Serum

Preferred Container

Serum Separator Tube (SST)

Preferred Volume

Serum: 0.5 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))

Minimum Volume

Serum: 0.3 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))

Specimen Collection and Handling

1. Spin specimen, separate from clot and send refrigerated

2. If specimen will not arrive within 2 days of draw, send specimen FROZEN in a plastic vial on dry ice.

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type: Serum

Frozen: 3 Months

Refrigerated: 7 Days

Must be spun/separated within: 2 Hours

Add On Capable

Yes

Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements

No ABN Required

CPT Code Information

CPT Code	CPT Description	CPT Disclaimer
82103	Alpha-1-Antitrypsin, Total, Quantitative

Keywords

AAT (ALPHA-1-ANTITRYPSIN)

ALPHA-1-ANTITRYPSIN

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