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Faecal A1AT

Ordering information:

 Please see Faecal Alpha 1 Anti Trypsin

Laboratory:
Referred Test
Specimen types:
Faeces
Container types:
Faecal anti 1 antitrypsinFaecal anti 1 antitrypsin
Collection Instructions:
Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab

Faeces, 72 hour collection in a special container (obtained from laboratory). For babies timed 24 hour collection can be accepted.

Request serum A1AT (Alpha 1 antitrypsin) level at the same time.

Minimum Adult Volume:
5 g
Paediatric Minimum Volume:
2 g
Frequency:
As required
Result Turnaround Time:
4-6 weeks
Reference Interval:

0.5-7.0 ml/Day

Laboratory Use Only

  

 

If EMR is not available, Pathology results are available from Auscare.  If you do not have an Auscare login,please complete attached form. https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20access.pdf

Instruction on how to use Auscare - https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20instructions.pdf

SPECIMEN COLLECTION MODULE (SCM) FAQs - CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE for a consent form to perform tests not covered by Medicare

TURN AROUND TIMES - When will my result be available?

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

CLICK HERE for a printable Pathology request form

CLICK HERE for a Log sheet for recording Pathology results

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW