Alpha-1-Antitrypsin Mutation

Useful For:
Congenital deficiency of Alpha-1-Antitrypsin (AAT) is associated with early lung disease (emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and chronic obstructive lung disease) and neonatal hepatitis and infantile cirrhosis.

Methodology: Fluorescent Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism

Specimen Requirements:
Collect 1 lavender-top (EDTA) tube (minimum: 2.0 mL of whole blood). Do not centrifuge. Refrigerate specimens after collection.

Analytical Time: 7-11 days

Days Set Up: Monday Wednesday Friday

CPT Information:
81332 –

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