Faecal alpha-1-antitrypsin
Aqueous extracts of faeces can be used for the measurement of alpha-1-antitrypsin as a guide to the extent of protein loss into the gut as indicated in protein losing enteropathy
| Tube | Faeces Plastic Pot |
|---|---|
| ID | 12822 |
| Additional Information | A positive result is useful in confirming protein-losing enteropathy and monitoring the progress of disease, however a negative result does not exclude protein-losing enteropathy. |
| Turn Around | Refer to relevant laboratory for up to date turn around times, allowing an additional 10 working days for samples processing, dispatch and reporting and validation of the results (estimated 28 days) |
| Send to | Samples should be sent to the department of Clinical Immunology at LGI who will refer to appropriate referral lab. |
| Contact | Referred to external laboratory (St George's, London) https://www.swlpath.nhs.uk/tests-database/faecal-alpha-1-anti-trypsin/ |
| Collection Con | Sample must be frozen on day of collection. Please inform the laboratory prior to requesting this test (ext 23414/23181). Requests can only be accepted during laboratory working hours (Monday - Friday 830am to 5pm) |
| Frequency | Referred to external laboratory |
| Sample REQ | Faeces |
| Ref. Range Notes | See reference range on referral website |
| Units | mg/gww |
| IP Acute TAT | Contact Immunology at LGI if sample is to be sent urgently. |
| IP Routine TAT | Refer to relevant laboratory for up to date turn around times, allowing an additional 10 working days for samples processing, dispatch and reporting and validation of the results. |
| GP Acute TAT | Contact Immunology at LGI if sample is to be sent urgently. |
| GP Routine TAT | Refer to relevant laboratory for up to date turn around times, allowing an additional 10 working days for samples processing, dispatch and reporting and validation of the results. |
| Telepath | AATF1L |
| ICE Codes | IAATF |
