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Alpha-1-Antitrypsin, serum
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | No |
| Available Stat? | No |
| Test code | A1AT |
| Test group | Alpha-1-Antitrypsin |
| Performed by | Immunology |
| In House Availability | Monday, Wednesday, Friday (day shift) |
| Method | Rate nephelometry |
| Container type | Gold top |
| Amount to Collect | 1 mL blood |
| Sample type | Serum |
| Preferred volume | 0.5 mL serum |
| Min. Volume | 0.3 mL serum |
| UCSF Rejection Criteria | Lipemic samples |
| Processing notes | Refrigerate |
| Units | mg/dL |
| Normal range | 79-207 mg/dL |
| Synonyms | A1AT; A1-AT; Alpha-1-PI; Alpha-1-Protease inhibiitor; A1-Antitrypsin; A1-PI; A1-Protease inhibitor |
| Turn around times | 2-5 days |
| Additional information | Lipemia interferes with the assay. |
| LOINC code | 1825-9 |
| Last Updated | 1/30/2013 11:37:10 AM |
| Entry Number | 67 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667