Alpha-1-Antitrypsin, random, feces

Alphabetical Test listing

Alpha-1-Antitrypsin, random, feces-994

Test name:

Test number:

994

Excellian order number:

LAB994

Abbreviation:

MSO

Alternate names:

a-1-Antitrypsin, Feces
Alpha 1 Antitrypsin
Alpha-1-Antitrypsin, Feces Only
Antitrypsin, Feces
A1AT
A1A

Useful for:

Diagnosing protein-losing enteropathies, especially when used in conjunction with serum alpha-1-antitrypsin (A1A) levels as a part of A1A clearance studies.

Specimen type:

Stool, random

Collection container:

Stool collection kit (Mayo)

Volume:

5 g

Processing instructions:

Freeze

Transport and stability:

Frozen (preferred) - 14 days

Refrigerated - 14 days

Ambient - 14 days

Reason for rejection:

Feces collected in any preservative or fixative

Performing lab:

Mayo Clinic Laboratories (A1AF): R-NX

Days set up:

Mo - Fr

TAT:

1 - 3 days

Method:

Nephelometry

Reference ranges:

≤54 mg/dL

CPT codes:

82103

Date created:

12/30/2020

Revised date:

05/12/2025

Review date:

05/12/2025