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Faecal Alpha-1-Antitrypsin
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General
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Clinical Use:
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Protein losing enteropathy. |
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Availability:
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| Alpha-1-Antitrypsin (Faecal), |
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Code:
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FA1AT |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample chilled within 6 hours of collection or frozen on dry ice. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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Refer to report or laboratory
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Faeces Sample (FAECES), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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2g |
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Collection Instructions:
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Dedicated sample required.
The requesting doctor should ensure that the patient does not have intestinal bleeding (occult blood).
Please ensure at least 2g of sample is collected. |
Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Processing Instructions:
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Freeze sample on arrival at laboratory. |
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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2g |
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Stability:
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6 hours chilled |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample frozen. |
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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Laboratory |
QLD Pathology-Royal Brisbane Hospital |
(07) 3646 3636 |
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Last Updated : 23-11-2023 15:13 |