{"product_id":"alpha-1-antitrypsin-serum","title":"Alpha-1-Antitrypsin, Serum","description":"\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"18lwsqh\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"39\"\u003eAlpha-1-Antitrypsin (AAT), Serum Test\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1qgrpps\" data-start=\"41\" data-end=\"57\"\u003eTest Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"58\" data-end=\"299\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"62\" data-end=\"103\"\u003eAlpha-1-Antitrypsin (AAT), Serum Test\u003c\/strong\u003e measures the level of alpha-1-antitrypsin protein in the blood. AAT is a protective protein produced mainly by the liver that helps protect the lungs and other tissues from enzyme-related damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"301\" data-end=\"473\"\u003eThis test is commonly used to diagnose \u003cstrong data-start=\"340\" data-end=\"374\"\u003eAlpha-1-Antitrypsin Deficiency\u003c\/strong\u003e, a genetic disorder associated with lung disease, liver disease, and chronic respiratory problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"475\" data-end=\"478\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"ha22fd\" data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"504\"\u003eWhy This Test is Done\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"505\" data-end=\"722\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dz7j8k\" data-start=\"505\" data-end=\"544\"\u003eEvaluate suspected \u003cstrong data-start=\"526\" data-end=\"544\"\u003eAAT deficiency\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rb4hha\" data-start=\"545\" data-end=\"592\"\u003eInvestigate \u003cstrong data-start=\"559\" data-end=\"592\"\u003eearly-onset COPD or emphysema\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"y2xil5\" data-start=\"593\" data-end=\"631\"\u003eAssess unexplained \u003cstrong data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"631\"\u003eliver disease\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2xn6a4\" data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"679\"\u003eFamily screening for inherited AAT deficiency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1uw9ifz\" data-start=\"680\" data-end=\"722\"\u003eMonitor chronic lung or liver conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"724\" data-end=\"727\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"18qrrpx\" data-start=\"729\" data-end=\"753\"\u003eClinical Significance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"860\"\u003eAlpha-1-antitrypsin acts as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"806\"\u003eprotease inhibitor\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially against neutrophil elastase in the lungs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"898\"\u003eLow levels may increase the risk of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"1032\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"c9mq6z\" data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"910\"\u003eEmphysema\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xnmo4g\" data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"957\"\u003eChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"yde4cn\" data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"978\"\u003eChronic bronchitis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3vvog8\" data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"996\"\u003eLiver cirrhosis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"f6u6lx\" data-start=\"997\" data-end=\"1017\"\u003eNeonatal hepatitis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"v93y4t\" data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1032\"\u003ePanniculitis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1037\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"erh9ty\" data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1059\"\u003eSpecimen Required\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1188\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"q8h3v4\" data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1084\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1078\"\u003eSample Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1motrtv\" data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1149\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1087\" data-end=\"1107\"\u003eCollection Tube:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plain red-top tube \/ serum separator tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"189iyv7\" data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1188\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1168\"\u003ePreparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e No fasting required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1190\" data-end=\"1193\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"12o7r2y\" data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1204\"\u003eMethod\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1254\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1mne5rr\" data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1225\"\u003eImmunoturbidimetry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"75pi5m\" data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1240\"\u003eNephelometry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15l6bt8\" data-start=\"1241\" data-end=\"1254\"\u003eImmunoassay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1256\" data-end=\"1259\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"3zq0a9\" data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1279\"\u003eReference Range\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1373\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ff6eh5\" data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1373\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1300\"\u003e90 – 200 mg\/dL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1303\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1373\"\u003e(Reference values may vary slightly depending on laboratory method.)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1375\" data-end=\"1378\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"7m9mz3\" data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1397\"\u003eInterpretation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"m3nwz5\" data-start=\"1399\" data-end=\"1423\"\u003eDecreased AAT Levels\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1437\"\u003eMay indicate:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1558\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zw6gs1\" data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1470\"\u003eAlpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"nkco74\" data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1486\"\u003eLiver disease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"n09c31\" data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1507\"\u003eNephrotic syndrome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"advye5\" data-start=\"1508\" data-end=\"1536\"\u003eProtein-losing enteropathy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16mhfea\" data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1558\"\u003eSevere 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data-end=\"1724\"\u003eSymptoms Suggesting AAT Deficiency\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1725\" data-end=\"1850\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ez7yuo\" data-start=\"1725\" data-end=\"1746\"\u003eShortness of breath\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"th6bbh\" data-start=\"1747\" data-end=\"1757\"\u003eWheezing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2ikkks\" data-start=\"1758\" data-end=\"1773\"\u003eChronic cough\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"yqn37k\" data-start=\"1774\" data-end=\"1808\"\u003eRecurrent respiratory infections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19q95z9\" data-start=\"1809\" data-end=\"1818\"\u003eFatigue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vo5yxy\" data-start=\"1819\" data-end=\"1850\"\u003eJaundice or liver dysfunction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1852\" data-end=\"1855\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1j0sgtb\" data-start=\"1857\" data-end=\"1876\"\u003eAdditional 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