Test Category: Biochemistry
Investigation Name:Alpha 1 Antitrypsin (AAT, A1AT)
Alias or Abbreviation:AAT
Accreditation:UKAS Accredited ISO15189:2022 On scope
Pathology Laboratory: Clinical Chemistry/ Biochemistry
Requestable Seperately?Yes
Lower Reference Range Limit:0.9
Upper Reference Range Limit:2
Units:g/L
Minimum Sample Volume:Adults: 1 mL,
Infants: 0.5 mL
Expected Turnaround Time:7 working day from receipt
Test Code:AAT
Sample Type:
Serum Gel Tube (Gold top)Maximum Add on Time:3 days
Collection Conditions / Other Information:Grossly haemolysed and grossly lipaemic sera is not suitable for analysis.
Referred to Another Laboratory?No
Further information:Hereditary alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency is suspected in cases of neonatal hepatitis accompanied by progressive liver cirrhosis in early childhood. It is also suspected when severe pulmonary emphysema occurs in adults.
Lead Contact Details:For clinical queries email: rwh-tr.bcpsdutybiochemist3@nhs.net
Site Sample Tested:All acute sites
Contact Number:01902 307 999 Ext 88266
