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Alpha 1 Anti-Trypsin Clearance - Faeces
Alternate Names
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Faeces alpha 1 anti-trypsin, Faecal A1AT Clearance, FA1AT |
Ordering Information
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Please note, as of March 2023, 72 hour faecal A1A clearance testing is no longer offered. For investigation of protein losing enteropathy. Test requires a random faecal collection, and serum sample. Serum alpha 1 anti-trypsin should be performed within 24 hours of faecal collection. |
Laboratory
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Referred Test |
Specimen
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Faeces |
Container
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Serum tube (gold cap OR red cap w. yellow insert) See collection instructions Sterile container |
Collection Instructions
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Collect at room temperature |
Additional Collection Instructions
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Serum sample MUST accompany the faecal collection. The sample will not be referred without it. Please collect a DEDICATED sample. |
Minimum Adult Volume
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None |
Minimum Paediatric Volume
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None |
These PDF documents can be downloaded for your reference
Test Code
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FA1AT |
Container ID
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CB, CBS |
Storage Instructions
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Store frozen at -20°C |
Transport Instructions
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Transport frozen |
Laboratory Notes
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Instructions for: Regional Specimen Receptions
Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception
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External Laboratory
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Biochemistry, Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital |