α1-Antitrypsin, Fecal, Quantitative
Use
This α1-antitrypsin ELISA test is intended for the quantitative determination of α1-antitrypsin in stool samples.
Special Instructions
Ensure that specimens do not contaminate the outside of the container; do not overfill the container. Loose or watery stools are acceptable, but ensure no toilet tissue or sanitary materials are present in the submitted specimen.
Limitations
Results of this test are labeled for research purposes only by the assay's manufacturer, and the performance characteristics have not been established by the manufacturer. The result should not be used for treatment or for diagnostic purposes without confirmation of the diagnosis by another medically established diagnostic product or procedure. The performance characteristics were determined by LabCorp.
Methodology
Immunoassay (ELISA)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 25303-9
- 25303-9
Result Turnaround Time
4-8 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Stool
Volume
1 g
Minimum Volume
0.5 g
Container
Clean, screw-capped, plastic vial with no preservatives
Collection Instructions
Do not contaminate outside of container with specimen; do not overfill container. Loose/watery stools are acceptable. Ensure that no toilet tissue/sanitary materials are present in the submitted specimen.
Storage Instructions
Freeze.
Causes for Rejection
Nonfecal sample received (e.g., serum, plasma, urine); sample taken from diaper unless portion taken has not been in contact with diaper material; preserved stool received (e.g., 10% Formalin, Merthiolate Formalin, Sodium Acetate Formalin, or Polyvinyl Alcohol)
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 14 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |