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Alpha-1-Antitrypsin
C854
Methodology: | Immunologic |
Performed: | Mon-Sat |
Reported: | 1-2 days |
Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: An 8-12 hours fast is recommended, bur not required. A fasting sample should minimize any possible lipemia. Collect: Serum Separator Tube (SST) – 0.5 ml serum. Specimen Preparation: Use all appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Allow specimen to clot (15 min.) completely at room temperature. Separate serum from cells by centrifuging for 10 min. Serum free from hemolysis is the recommended specimen. Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.Stability: Refrigerated 1 week, Frozen 2 weeks . Reject Creteria: Mislabeled; broken or damaged tubes, the sample w/o test request. Note: * This test is approved for all states. * Performing Lab Accu Reference Medical Laboratory |
CPT Code(s): | 82103 |