ALPHA 1 ANTITRYPSIN PHENOTYPING, SERUM

Additional Codes

Software	Test Code
Label Text	AATPH
EPIC	LAB10177
LabCorp	095653

Performing Laboratory

Laboratory Corporation of America (LabCorp)

Useful For

Definitive analysis of hereditary alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency, which is associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, hepatic cirrhosis hepatoma. Cholestasis with neonatal hepatitis is found in a minority of neonates with alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency

Method Name

Immunologic (Total)

Isoelectric Focusing (IEF) (Phenotype)

Reference Values

An interpretive report will be issued

Days and Times Test Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

1 Day

Analytic time for send out tests is the time it will take to perform testing once it has arrived at the performing reference lab. Please add 1 to 2 days from time of collection to allow for receipt at NorDx central lab and shipment of specimen, add another day if specimen is collected on the day before a weekend or holiday.

Specimen Type

Serum

Preferred Container

Serum Separator Tube (SST)

Preferred Volume

Serum: 2 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))

Minimum Volume

Serum: 0.7 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))

Specimen Collection and Handling

Spin specimen, separate from clot and send room temperature in a screw-capped, plastic vial.

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type: Serum

Frozen: 21 Days

Refrigerated: 21 Days

Room Temp: 21 Days

Note: Stable x2 freeze/thaw cycles.

Add On Capable

Contact Reference Lab – If add-on can never be done, report the test to the Administrative Analyst

CPT Code Information

CPT Code	CPT Description	CPT Disclaimer
82103	Alpha-1-Antitrypsin, Total, Quantitative
82104	Alpha-1-antitrypsin; phenotype

Performing Laboratory Location