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Alpha-1 Antitrypsin - Blood

Source Blood 
Mnemonic AAT 
Specimen Requirements 1 x 5 mL light green (mint) top PST tube.  Gold top SST tube is also acceptable.
0.5 mL plasma or serum

Minimum Blood Volume for Patients less than 45 kg (100 lb) Including Neonates and Pediatrics 
Specimen Handling  
Additional Information  
Testing Location Chemistry-DSC 
Testing Frequency weekdays 
Alternate Name(s) Antitrypsin, AAT - Blood 
Reference Interval 0.9 - 2.0 g/L 


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