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Test & Collection Guide

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Faecal Alpha 1 Antitrypsin

Ordering information:

Please consult Chemical Pathologist before requesting the test.

This test is for Protein Losing enteropathy investigation, however is not reliable in the presence of diarrhoea.

Preferred sample type: Random faecal collection. Serum (blood) sample only required is A1AT deficiency is suspected.

A timed specimen collection is no longer available.

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

Laboratory:

Referred Test

Test Code:

FAAT

Specimen types:

Faeces
Serum

Container types:

Faeces-plain pot

Collection Instructions:

Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab

Minimum Adult Volume:

5 g

Paediatric Minimum Volume:

2 g

Frequency:

Weekly

Result Turnaround Time:

4-6 weeks

Laboratory Use Only

Accessing Results

EMR: Pathology results are available via EMR.

Auscare: If EMR is unavailable, results can be accessed through Auscare. Don’t have an Auscare login? Complete the Auscare User Form.

To access Auscare, see instructions.

Forms & Collection Guides

Consent Form – Non-Medicare Tests
For tests not covered by Medicare. Download Form

Pathology Request Form
Printable referral form for submitting pathology requests. Download Form.

Microbiology Swab Collection Guide
Step-by-step instructions for correct swab collection. Download Guide.

Preferred Order of Draw
Instructions to ensure accurate blood collection and results. View Instructions

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