Alpha-1 Antitrypsin (AAT) Mutation Analysis
Test Summary
Alpha-1 Antitrypsin (AAT) Mutation Analysis
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
5 mL whole blood collected in EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Minimum Volume
2 mL
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 8 days
- Refrigerated: 8 days
- Frozen: Unacceptable
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
Whole blood collected in sodium heparin (green-top) tube, or ACD solution B (yellow-top) tube
Unacceptable Specimens
Whole blood received frozen
Order Code
A1AMUT
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB3219
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 81332
Billing Code
- 700000
CPT Statement
Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) • Restriction Digestion • GeneScan
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675
Reference Range
Interpretive report
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday, Wednesday, Friday; Report available: 6 - 9 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
5 mL whole blood collected in EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Minimum Volume
2 mL
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 8 days
- Refrigerated: 8 days
- Frozen: Unacceptable
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
Whole blood collected in sodium heparin (green-top) tube, or ACD solution B (yellow-top) tube
Unacceptable Specimens
Whole blood received frozen
Result Information
Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) • Restriction Digestion • GeneScan
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
Interpretive report
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday, Wednesday, Friday; Report available: 6 - 9 days