Pathology

Test & Collection Guide

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 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

Notes:

As of 03/04/2025 -If A1AT genotyping is approved it will go to Royal Brisbane and Womens Hospital QLD. Genotype is not medicare rebateable. Test cost is $65.00. Genotyping requires EDTA and SST.

Frequency:

Monthly

Result Turnaround Time:

3-4 weeks

Laboratory Use Only

External Laboratory:

Monash Pathology

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