Alpha 1 Antitrypsin Phenotype (A1APHE)

The kit manufacturer for Alpha-1-Antitrypsin Phenotype (A1APHE) testing has notified Cleveland Clinic’s designated performing reference laboratory (ARUP Laboratories) that a raw material used to produce test kits is on backorder globally.

Specimens submitted for A1APHE testing will be stored frozen while reagents are unavailable; stability is three months.

ARUP Laboratories anticipates testing to resume in late May and will complete the backlog of specimens as soon as possible.

Alternative Test:

Alpha-1-Antitrypsin Serum testing (AAT)

• If an alpha-1-antitrypsin protein concentration result is required, please order Alpha-1-Antitrypsin Serum testing (AAT).
• Testing is performed by Cleveland Clinic Laboratories.
• Collect plasma in a Light Green Lithium Heparin PST or serum in a Gold SST.
• Transport specimens refrigerated.