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ALPHA 1 ANTITRYPSIN (AAT) QN AND PHENOTYPE

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB1711    Geisinger Epic ID:  48778

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

Serum


Preferred collection container: 
Specimen required: 

2 mL aliquot serum; minimum 0.6 mL.


Special notes: 

Do not use serum separator tubes



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Transport temperature: 

Refrigerated.


Specimen stability: 

Room temperature: 6 hours. Refrigerated: 7 days. Frozen: 30 days.


Rejection criteria: 

Received Room Temperature. Specimens collected in serum-separator tubes.



TEST DETAILS
CPT code(s):  82103, 82104
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding.  Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.

Test includes: 

Alpha-1-Antitrypsin Quantitation. Alpha-1-Antitrypsin Phenotype


Methodology: 
Immunoturbidometric Assay
Isoelectric Focusing
Synonyms: 

Quest test code 39521, A1AQP


Review Date:  12/05/2024

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