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Alpha-1-Antitrypsin Fecal, Quantitative

Order Code
123010
CPT
82103
Test Details
Synonyms

A1AT

TAT

12 days

Methodology

Quantitative enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)

Remarks

Causes for Rejection Nonfecal sample received (eg, serum, plasma, urine), sample taken from diaper unless portion taken has not been in contact with diaper material, preserved stool received (eg, 10% Formalin, Merthiolate Formalin, Sodium Acetate Formalin, or Polyvinyl Alcohol).

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Measures A1AT in stool to detect protein-losing enteropathy. Non-degraded marker of intestinal protein loss.

Specimen Type

Stool Frozen (unpreserved random)

Volume

1 gram

Specimen Container

Clean, screw-capped, plastic vial with no preservatives

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 14 days
Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 14 days
Order Code
123010
CPT
82103
Test Details
Synonyms

A1AT

TAT

12 days

Methodology

Quantitative enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)

Remarks

Causes for Rejection Nonfecal sample received (eg, serum, plasma, urine), sample taken from diaper unless portion taken has not been in contact with diaper material, preserved stool received (eg, 10% Formalin, Merthiolate Formalin, Sodium Acetate Formalin, or Polyvinyl Alcohol).

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Measures A1AT in stool to detect protein-losing enteropathy. Non-degraded marker of intestinal protein loss.

Specimen Type

Stool Frozen (unpreserved random)

Volume

1 gram

Specimen Container

Clean, screw-capped, plastic vial with no preservatives

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 14 days
Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 14 days