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This α1-antitrypsin ELISA test is intended for the quantitative determination of α1-antitrypsin in stool samples.

Specimen Type: Random Stool 

Collection Container: Sterile Container (Preservative Free)

Desired Specimen Volume: 1 g

1.  Collect stool specimen in a sterile container.

1. Transport 1g of stool in the original collection container.
2. Do not contaminate outside of container with specimen and do not overfill container.
3.  Loose/watery stools are acceptable.
4. Ensure that no toilet tissue/sanitary materials are present in the submitted specimen.

Transport to the laboratory frozen.

• Nonfecal sample received (eg, serum, plasma, urine)
• Sample taken from diaper unless portion taken has not been in contact with diaper material
• Preserved stool received (eg, 10% Formalin, Merthiolate Formalin, Sodium Acetate Formalin, or Polyvinyl Alcohol)

See patient report.

Results of this test are labeled for research purposes only by the assay's manufacturer. The performance characteristics of this assay 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.

•  α1-Antitrypsin, Fecal, Quantitative