Alpha 1-Antitrypsin Deficiency Genetic Testing

What Is AAT Deficiency Testing?

A blood test can measure the amount of alpha1-antitrypsin in your blood. You may have AAT deficiency if your levels are low or if the blood test is not able to find any AAT in your blood. If your AAT level is lower than normal, the blood sample can be tested to look for the type of alpha1-antitrypsin. People who carry the changed gene may be more at risk for symptoms if they have a certain type of alpha1-antitrypsin.

Alpha 1-antitrypsin levels

Normal:	0.85–2.13 g/L or 85–213 mg/dL

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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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