Pathology

Test & Collection Guide

Faecal Alpha 1 Antitrypsin

Ordering information:

Please consult Chemical Pathologist before requesting the test.

This test is for Protein Loosing enteropathy investigation.

Random collection plus Serum (blood) Sample.

72 hour collection is required if a quantation of plasma loss is needed.

Note false elevations occur with diarrhoea, GI blood loss. False reduction occur when pH <3.5 (e.g. from gastric acid hypersecretion).

Please indicate start time/date and finish time/date.

Laboratory:

Referred Test

Test Code:

FAAT

Specimen types:

Faeces
Serum

Container types:

Faecal anti 1 antitrypsin

Collection Instructions:

Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab

Minimum Adult Volume:

5 g

Paediatric Minimum Volume:

2 g

Frequency:

As required

Result Turnaround Time:

4-6 weeks

Laboratory Use Only

Storage Instructions:

Freeze sample within 6 hours

Transport Instructions:

Transport Frozen

External Laboratory:

Royal Brisbane & Womens Hospital

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