Alpha 1 Antitrypsin Genotype (Whole Blood EDTA)

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Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

Virology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

AATG

Test Code (Numeric Code)

5673

Laboratory Handling

Transport

Ambient temperature (8-24°C)

Registration

Sample sent to: Wellington Hospital, Molecular Biology. (04) 918 5314

Separating

Do not spin, do not separate. Plasma is not accepted. Place sample on send away bench.

Sample Stability

Ship and store at Ambient temperature (8-24°C)

Synonyms

AATD (Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency), SERPINA1 gene variants,

Turnaround Time

3 weeks

Specimen Type

  • Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • EDTA (Lavender Cap)
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

1

No of Samples Required

1

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • EDTA (Lavender Cap)
Acceptable
  • EDTA (Lavender Cap)
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

1

Additional Specimen Information

LabPLUS Support Services transport this to a 3rd party for testing

Last updated: 20/08/2026