Test Code LAB12643 Alpha-1-Antitrypsin (A1A)
Department
SEND OUTS
Reference Lab Test Number
A1A
Refer To
Warde Medical LaboratoryPrimary Collection Container
Gold (SST)
Alternate Collection Container
Red (No Gel)
Transport
Serum refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Centrifuge, separate and send 1.0 mL serum in a screw-capped plastic vial.
Stability
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 3 months
Minimum Testing Volume
0.5 mL
Reference Range
90-200 mg/dL
Methodology
Nephelometry
Performed
Sunday – Friday
Reported
3-4 days
CPT Codes
82103