Alpha 1 Antitrypsin (Faeces) Test | Austin Pathology

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Alpha 1 Antitrypsin (Faeces)

Alternate Names	Faeces alpha 1 anti-trypsin, Faecal A1AT Clearance, FA1AT, Alpha 1 Antitrypsin Faeces
Test Code	FA1AT
Testing Laboratory	Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type	Faeces
Container Type	Faecal Pot (Brown Top) - DEDICATED
Medicare Rebate	Yes
Out of Pocket Costs	None
Ordering Information	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 spot/random faecal collection.
Collection Instructions	Please collect 1 x DEDICATED faecal pot. Specimen must be frozen within 6 hours of collection.
Transport Instructions	Transport on ice
Storage Instructions	Store frozen at -20°C
Testing Frequency	As Required
Min Test Volume	None
Add On Test Suitability	Add ons for this test cannot be performed.

Container ID	CB, CBS
CSR Instructions	Instructions for: Regional Specimen Receptions Samples for Alpha-1-Antitrypsin should be frozen and then forwarded to Heidelberg Sendaways frozen. A dedicated faeces sample should be frozen. Do not freeze with other faecal tests. Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception Freeze dedicated faecal sample in -20°C sendout tub.
Laboratory Instructions	None
External Laboratory	Biochemistry, Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital
Accredited Test	Yes

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