Alpha 1 Antitrypsin Phenotype and Genotype




Test Mnemonic

A1ATPG

CPT Codes

  • 81332 - QTY (1)
  • 82103 - QTY (1)

Aliases

  • Alpha-1-antitrypsin phenotype genotype

Performing Laboratory

Cleveland Clinic Laboratories


Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
1 mLPlasmaLithium heparin PST (Lt. Green)AmbientRefrigerated 
4 mLWhole bloodEDTA (Lavender)AmbientAmbient 

Stability

Environmental Condition Description
AmbientWhole Blood: 48 hours; Plasma/Serum: After separation from cells: 7 days
RefrigeratedWhole Blood: 7 days; Plasma/Serum: After separation from cells: 3 months
FrozenWhole Blood: Unacceptable; Plasma/Serum: After separation from cells: 3 months

Days Performed

2 days per week

Turnaround Time

7 days

Methodology

Name Description
Fluorescence Monitoring 
High Resolution Melt Analysis 
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) 

Reference Range

Alpha-1-Antitrypsin
Sex Age From Age To Type Range Range Unit
   Years99 YearsNormal90 - 200mg/dL

Special Info