Pathology

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:

As required

Result Turnaround Time:

4-6 weeks

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

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

For Microbiology Swab Collection https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/microbiology/Microbiology%20Swab%20Specimen%20Collection.pdf

CLICK HERE for a printable Pathology request form

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW