Alpha-1-antitrypsin Genotype
Alternate name
AAT Genotype
Specimen type
Blood
Bottle / container
3.4ml EDTA (Red top)
Additional information
Alpha1-Antitrypsin phenotyping is used as a first-line test to identify deficiency. Genotyping is only indicated when a deficiency phenotype has been identified.
Phenotyping is used as a first-line test to identify deficiency.
AAT genotyping can be used for the confirmation of the AAT phenotype.
Collection Conditions
Paediatric alternative: 2 x 1.2ml EDTA (Red top)
This is a confirmatory test, following from an A1AT phenotype report. Contact MYPath Duty Biochemist tel: 01924 543036 (ext:53036) for assistance if there is some query about requesting.
Transport to the laboratory
No special handling
Key factors that can affect test results
N/A
Turnaround time
41 DAYS
Add on time limit
N/A
Performed (by)
Referral Laboratory
Category
Biochemistry