Test Code ALPHA1MUT Alpha1 Antitrypsin Mutation Analysis-Quest #15340

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen(s):

5 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Alternative Specimen(s):

Whole blood collected in a sodium heparin (green-top) or ACD (yellow-top) tube

Whole blood: Normal phlebotomy procedure. Specimen stability is crucial. Store and ship room temperature immediately. Do not freeze.

Transport Container:

EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Preferred Transport Temperature:
Room temperature

Specimen Stability:
Room temperature: 8 days
Refrigerated: 8 days
Frozen: Unacceptable

Reject Criteria:

Moderate to gross hemolysis • Whole blood received frozen • Serum

Setup Schedule:

Tues, Fri a.m.

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042