Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Genotyping
Test Mnemonic
HA1AT
CPT Codes
- 81332 - QTY (1)
Aliases
- A1ADNA
- A1AT
- A1AT Deficiency
- A1ATPG
- SERPINA1
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mL | Whole blood | EDTA (Lavender) | Ambient | Ambient |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Whole Blood |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 48 hours |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |
Days Performed
2 days per week
Turnaround Time
7 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| High Resolution Melt Analysis | |
| Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) | |
| Fluorescence Monitoring |