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alpha 1 anti-trypsin clearance
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Alternate Names
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Faeces alpha 1 anti-trypsin, Faecal A1AT Clearance, FA1AT
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Ordering Information
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For investigation of protein malabsorption. Test requires a 72 hour faecal collection, and serum sample. Serum alpha 1 anti-trypsin should be performed within 24 hours of faecal collection. |
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Laboratory
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Referred Test
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Specimen
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72 hr faeces
Blood
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Container
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Serum tube (gold top)
72 hr Faecal Tin
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Collection Instruction
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Collect at room temperature
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Additional Collection Instructions
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Collection MUST be 72 hours. PLEASE Weigh empty tin and write this weight on label before collection. Start time/date and finish time/date MUST be filled out on outside of faecal tin. Random specimens are not acceptable. |
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Minimum Adult Volume
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None
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Minimum Paediatric Volume
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None
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These PDF documents can be downloaded for your reference
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Test Code
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FA1AT
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Storage Instructions
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Store at 4 deg C
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Transport Instructions
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Transport at 4 deg C
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External Laboratory
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Biochemistry, Monash Health Pathology
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