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General
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Clinical Use:
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To diagnose the cause of early onset emphysema and/or liver disease due to Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency. |
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Availability:
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QEII: Samples are tested Monday-Friday.
FSH: Samples are tested 3 times a week.
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| AAT, |
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Code:
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ANT |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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0d to <2m 0.6-2.0 g/L
2m to <120y 0.9-2.0 g/L
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Serum Sep. Tube-SST (GOLD), |
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Sample Type:
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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1mL |
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Collection Instructions:
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Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Lithium Heparin-PST (GREEN) |
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Processing Instructions:
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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140uL |
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Stability:
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72 hours chilled; longer if frozen |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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Biochemistry |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4093 |
| Special Chemistry |
Biochemistry |
Fiona Stanley Hospital |
6152 2830 |
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Last Updated : 17-07-2023 13:39 |