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Also known as: AAT; α-1 proteinase inhibitor
Measurement of alpha-1 anti-trypsin (α1-AT) levels is useful in the investigation of emphysema and unexplained liver disease in adults. In paediatric practice, alpha-1 anti-trypsin deficiency is associated with neonatal jaundice. Patients with low α1-AT levels will be phenotyped to determine homo- or heterozygosity of deficiency alleles. Alpha-1anti-trypsin levels can rise as part of the acute phase response.
Serum only - 1ml
Price on application
3 days
Turbidimetry
107 - 209mg/dl
Not applicable
2 weeks at 2-8ºC
Ambient temperature and first class post. Hays DX users please enquire via email below.
Ambient temperature if courier will deliver within 72 hours otherwise consider refrigerated transport. Freezing is not a requirement.
Ensure delivery Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:30.
For further information, email immunology.office@nhs.net