Eurofins Biomnis code

A1TRS

Clinic significance

AAT is a glycoprotein synthesized by the liver. Assayed in the stools, it is used to evaluate intestinal protein losses (and, indirectly, intestinal permeability). It is also a marker for inflammation of the intestinal mucosa.

Prenalytics

• Stool specimen
• Refrigerated

Further information

• Enclose the specific clinical information form (R29-INTGB : Functional Coprology)
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• All stools for 24 hours

Specific equipment available

T10 : Stool container 1l

Methodology

Nephelometry

Turnaround time

7 days