AlphaKit AAT Detection - Chronic Pulmonary Disease Specialist Group Only
| Abbrev Code: | XMISC | ||
| Order Code: | LAB4909 | Order Name: | Send Outs Misc Test |
| Synonyms: | Alpha 1 Antitrypsin (AAT); Alpha-1 Detection Program; Grifols | ||
| Turnaround Time: | 7-10 days | ||
| Special Instructions: | Sample to be collected by the Chronic Pulmonary Disease Specialist group using AlphaKit test collection kits. Requires patient agreeing to participate in voluntary AAT testing and must sign a genetic consent form. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 0.5 mL to saturate five 13 mm circles on filter paper (GeneAidyx/specimen form). |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.5 mL to saturate three 13 mm circles. |
| Container: | AlphaKit |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Let specimen dry at room temperature. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at room temperature. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (GeneAidyx) |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | By report. |
| Use: | Nationwide targeted detection program for Alpha-1 Antitrypsin (AAT) that provides free screenings on symptomatic pulmonary patients who have not had previous testing. To be used to increase adherence to recommended guidelines for testing for A1AD. |
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