Referred to Berkshire & Surrey Pathology Services, Frimley Park Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Portsmouth Road, Frimley, Surrey GU16 7UJ
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Alternative names, keywords |
α1AT, A1AT, alpha-1 antitrypsin phenotyping, S and Z variant |
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Samples required |
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Test indications |
Investigation of suspected α1 antitrypsin deficiency. Samples are referred if α1 antitrypsin quantitation is less than 1.2 g/L |
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Reference range |
Normal PI type: M. Some variants may cause emphysema and liver disease. |
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Turnaround time |
Referral lab quotes turnaround time of 13 days, however additional time must be allowed for packing, dispatch and delivery of sample, and return and processing of results. |
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Enquiries |
Biochemistry (Referrals) |
Clotted blood (gold cap, 5 mL tube). Smaller tubes are available for paediatric samples.