Pathology

Test & Collection Guide

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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 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

Transport Instructions:

Transport Frozen. Brown lid white screw-top jar, sample from homogenised 72 hour sample

Laboratory Notes:

Send serum A1AT results.

External Laboratory:

Royal Brisbane & Womens Hospital

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