ALPHA-1-ANTITRYPSIN, FECES
Nephelometry
	Test Performed At:
		Mayo Medical Laboratories #182
	Specimen Required:
		SEND ENTIRE STOOL COLLECTION for a 24 hour period frozen in containers supplied by St. Louis Children’s Hospital. See special instruction section on “Stool Collections.”
		NOTE:	1.	If no specimen is obtained in 24 hours, extend collection to 48-72 hours and note time frame on request form.
			2.	Random specimen will be accepted for testing, but the reference values will not apply.
	Laboratory Notes:
		Send entire stool collection (minimum 1.0 mL homogenized stool) frozen in stool collection container(s).
		NOTE:	Random specimen is acceptable.
	Reference Values:
		<54 mg/dL
	Day(s) Test Set Up:
		Monday – Saturday
	Cut-Off Time:
	Turn Around Time:
		2-4 days
	CPT Code:
		82103
	Care Manager Order Name:
		Alpha-1-Antitrypsin, Feces ONCE RTN
	KIDDOS Order Name:
		Alpha 1 Antitrypsin Feces
	Cerner Order Name:
		A1A Feces

Last Updated 02/09