Alpha-1-Antitrypsin

Test information: Acute 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 due to the prevalence of leucocyte elastase, which can lead to unrestrained proteolytic degradation of the pulmonary parenchymal cells.

Specimen Type(s)

• Blood;

Other Acceptable Specimen Type(s)

N/A

Specimen Container - Adult

• Gold Top SST BD;

Specimen Container - Paediatric

• Clear - Plain;

Analytes

• N/A;

Part of a test profile?

No

Volume (min) of sample to be sent to laboratory

4ml

Patient Preparation, Sample Handling and Transport

N/A

Maximum add on time

5 days

Units and Reference Ranges / Interpretation

RR for Males and Females - less than 19yrs - 1.10 - 1.81 - g/L 19yrs & above - 0.90 - 2.00 - g/L

UKAS number

8869

UKAS accredited test?

Yes

Comments

N/A

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