Alpha 1 Antitrypsin (Faeces)

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Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

FANT

Test Code (Numeric Code)

7397

Laboratory Handling

Phlebotomy

Dedicated sample required. At least 5 g. Random faeces sample, non-diarrhoeal preferred.

Laboratory

Transport frozen

Sample Stability

Raw stool - 3 days at room temperature (15-30°C), 3 days at 2-8°C, and at least 4 weeks at -20°C.

Synonyms

AAT faecal,
Alpha 1 antitrypsin faeces
Alpha-1-antitrypsin faecal
Faecal Alpha 1 Antitrypsin

Turnaround Time

4 weeks

Up to 8 weeks if further dilutions are required. Please contact the laboratory if more urgent processing is required.

Specimen Type

  • Faecal

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Faeces Container (White Lid)
Acceptable
  • Specimen Container

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Faeces Container (White Lid)
Acceptable
  • Specimen Container

Last updated: 13/11/2026