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Identification of abnormal accumulation of alpha-1-antitrypsin
For the initial technical component only immunohistochemical (IHC) stain performed, the appropriate bill-only test ID will be reflexed and charged (IHTOI). For each additional technical component only IHC stain performed, an additional bill-only test ID will be reflexed and charged (IHTOA).
Alpha-1-antitrypsin (AAT) is a plasma protein synthesized in the liver and is present in serum and tissue fluids where it acts as an inhibitor of proteases, especially elastase. AAT deficiency is associated with development of emphysema and liver disease. In liver disease, abnormal accumulation of AAT is seen as cytoplasmic globules in hepatocytes.
The positive and negative controls are verified as showing appropriate immunoreactivity. If a control tissue is not included on the slide, a scanned image of the relevant quality control tissue is available upon request, call 855-516-8404.
Interpretation of this test should be performed in the context of the patient's clinical history and other diagnostic tests by a qualified pathologist.
Age of a cut paraffin section can affect immunoreactivity. Stability thresholds vary widely among published literature and are antigen dependent. Best practice is for paraffin sections to be cut within 6 weeks.
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