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PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test


 Recent changes for Alpha-1 Antitrypsin - phenotyping

Recent changes for Alpha-1 Antitrypsin - phenotyping

Date
Field
Changed From
Changed To
18th June 2019
Frequency

Monthly

Alpha-1 Antitrypsin - phenotyping

Ordering information:

Phenotyping is only indicated when the total alpha 1 anti-trypsin is low.

“Alpha-1- antitrypsin phenotype will be performed when Alpha-1- antitrypsin genotype is requested, as these have excellent correlation. If genotype is the preferred test, please contact the Chemical Pathologist.”

Alternate names:
AATP
Laboratory:
Referred Test
Test Code:
AATPI
Specimen types:
Serum
Container types:
Serum tube with gelSerum tube with gel
Collection Instructions:
Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab
Sample haemolysis may make this test unreportable
Minimum Adult Volume:
2 mL
Paediatric Minimum Volume:
1 mL
Frequency:
Monthly
Result Turnaround Time:
3-4 weeks
Laboratory Use Only

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