Alpha-1-antitrypsin, Phenotype Build info
Synonyms |
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Short Name |
ALPHA-1-ANTITRYPSIN, PHENOTYPE |
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Procedure Master Number |
LAB3021 |
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Procedure ID |
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Clinical Info |
Definitive analysis of hereditary α1-antitrypsin deficiency, which is associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) (panacinar emphysema), hepatic cirrhosis, and hepatoma. Cholestasis with neonatal hepatitis is found in a minority of neonates with α1AT deficiency. |
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Specimen Type |
Blood |
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Container |
Gold Top Tube |
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Collection Instructions |
Container/Tube: Gold Top Tube or Red Top Tube |
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Transport Instructions |
Refrigerated |
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Specimen Stability |
21 Days Room Temperature, Refrigerated or Frozen |
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Methodology |
Phenotype: isoelectric focusing (IEF); total: immunologic |
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Days Performed |
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Performing Laboratory |
LabCorp |
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CPT |
82103 |
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PDM |
5902002 |
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Results |
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