ALPHA-1-ANTITRYPSIN QUANTITATION AAT Test
Test Cost: AED 470.0
Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Referral
Test Name: ALPHA-1-ANTITRYPSIN QUANTITATION AAT Test
Components: AAT Test
Price: 470.0 AED
Sample Condition: 2 mL (0.5 mL min.) serum from 1 Red Top (No Additive) tube. Do not use SST gel barrier tubes. Separate serum from cells immediately. Ship refrigerated or frozen.
Report Delivery: Sample Mon / Thu by 4 pm; Report Same day
Method: Nephelometry
Test Type: Genetic Disorders
Doctor: Pediatrician, Physician
Test Department: Pre Test Information
No special preparation required
Test Details
The alpha-1-antitrypsin (AAT) quantitation test is a laboratory test that measures the level of AAT protein in the blood. AAT is a protein produced by the liver and its main function is to protect the lungs from damage caused by enzymes released by white blood cells. A deficiency in AAT can lead to lung diseases such as emphysema and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
The AAT quantitation test is used to diagnose and monitor AAT deficiency, which is an inherited condition. It can also be used to assess the risk of developing lung disease in individuals with a family history of AAT deficiency. The test involves taking a blood sample and measuring the level of AAT protein using various laboratory techniques. A normal AAT level is usually between 120-200 mg/dL. Low levels of AAT may indicate a deficiency, while high levels may be seen in individuals with certain liver diseases.
The test results are usually interpreted in conjunction with other clinical findings and family history. It is important to note that the AAT quantitation test is different from the AAT phenotype test, which identifies the specific genetic variants of AAT that a person carries. Both tests are often used together to provide a comprehensive assessment of AAT deficiency.
| Test Name | ALPHA-1-ANTITRYPSIN QUANTITATION AAT Test |
|---|---|
| Components | |
| Price | 470.0 AED |
| Sample Condition | 2 mL (0.5 mL min.) serum from 1 Red Top (No Additive) tube. Do not use SST gel barrier tubes. Separate serum from cells immediately. Ship refrigerated or frozen. |
| Report Delivery | SampleMon / Thuby 4 pm; Report Same day |
| Method | Nephelometry |
| Test type | Genetic Disorders |
| Doctor | Pediatrician, Physician |
| Test Department: | |
| Pre Test Information | No special preparation required |
| Test Details |
The alpha-1-antitrypsin (AAT) quantitation test is a laboratory test that measures the level of AAT protein in the blood. AAT is a protein produced by the liver and its main function is to protect the lungs from damage caused by enzymes released by white blood cells. A deficiency in AAT can lead to lung diseases such as emphysema and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The AAT quantitation test is used to diagnose and monitor AAT deficiency, which is an inherited condition. It can also be used to assess the risk of developing lung disease in individuals with a family history of AAT deficiency. The test involves taking a blood sample and measuring the level of AAT protein using various laboratory techniques. A normal AAT level is usually between 120-200 mg/dL. Low levels of AAT may indicate a deficiency, while high levels may be seen in individuals with certain liver diseases. The test results are usually interpreted in conjunction with other clinical findings and family history. It is important to note that the AAT quantitation test is different from the AAT phenotype test, which identifies the specific genetic variants of AAT that a person carries. Both tests are often used together to provide a comprehensive assessment of AAT deficiency. |
