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alpha-1 Antitrypsin (Sendaway Test)

Alternative Names:A1AT
Laboratory:Clinical Biochemistry
Test Code:AAT
Medicare rebatable:Yes
Specimen Types:Serum
Container Types:
SSTSST
Adults Volume or Mass:6 mL
Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:2 mL
Transport Instructions:Room Temperature
Processing Instructions:Centrifuge
Store at 4'C
Assay Frequency:Weekly
External Laboratory:The Alfred Pathology Service (APS)
  External Laboratory details...
External Transport Instructions:Send at 4'C with Ice Pack
Additional Notes:

Alpha-1 Antitrypsin is an acute phase reactant and will increase in inflammation and infection.

Reference Range:  0.90—2.00 g/L

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