Alpha-1-Antitrypsin, Feces
| Sunquest Code: | SA1A | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB558 | Epic Name: | Alpha 1 Antitrypsin Stool |
| Synonyms: | Alpha 1 Antitrypsin Feces | ||
| Methodology: | Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported in 1-3 days. | ||
| Compliance: | This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes. |
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Feces |
| Optimal Volume: | 5 grams |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1 gram |
| Container: | Plastic leakproof container, sterile |
| Causes for Rejection: | Diapers. Specimens in media or preservatives. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Aliquot 5 g, 1 g minimum. Store refrigerated or frozen (preferred). |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship on dry ice. |
| Stability: | 24 hours at room temperature; 7 days refrigerated; 3 months frozen (preferred). |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 2011041 |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | 0.00 - 0.50 mg/g |
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