Alpha 1-Antitrypsin Deficiency Genetic Testing

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AuthorDouglas Dana
AuthorSydney Youngerman-Cole, RN, BSN, RNC
EditorSusan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA
EditorSydney Youngerman-Cole, RN, BSN, RNC
Associate EditorTracy Landauer
Primary Medical ReviewerRenée M. Crichlow, MD
- Family Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerTom Bailey, MD
- Family Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerKen Y. Yoneda, MD
- Pulmonology
Last UpdatedJuly 20, 2006

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Author: Douglas Dana
Sydney Youngerman-Cole, RN, BSN, RNC
Last Updated: July 20, 2006
Medical Review: Renée M. Crichlow, MD - Family Medicine
Tom Bailey, MD - Family Medicine
Ken Y. Yoneda, MD - Pulmonology

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Topic Contents
 What Is Alpha1-Antitrypsin Deficiency?
 What Is AAT Deficiency Testing?
 Is Testing Accurate?
 Should I Be Tested?
 Why Would I Not Be Tested?
 What Is Genetic Counselling?
 References
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