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alpha-1-Antitrypsin, DNA Analysis

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Test ID LAB19872
EPIC Order
A1AT DNA ANALYSIS
CPT Codes 81332, G0452
Group/Individual Test Individual
Laboratory Molecular Genetics Laboratory
Tube Station 30
Specimen Routine: 3 mL blood/Yellow ACD-A tube or Lavender EDTA tube; See Comments 
Micro: 1.5 mL blood/3x Lavender EDTA microtainer OR: 1x pediatric Acid Citrate Dextrose tube/yellow Top
Availability Routine: Weekly, no weekends or holidays
Turnaround Time 14 Days
Reference Range Normal: No evidence of alpha-1-antitrypsin Z and S mutations
Comments

To be used in conjunction with serum protein testing for alpha-1-antitrypsin in the Immunochemistry Lab.

Additional information:

Reviewed by JLCARR on April 28, 2025

UNC Hospitals
McLendon Clinical Laboratories
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514