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Faecal Alpha 1 Antitrypsin

Ordering information:

 Please consult Chemical Pathologist before requesting the test.

This test is for Protein Loosing enteropathy investigation.

72 Hour collection plus Blood. 24 Hour collection accepted for patient's with frequent bowel movements with diarrhea.

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 antitrypsinFaecal 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

  

 

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