- Resources
Alpha 1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Testing
Alpha-1 antitrypsin is a laboratory test to measure the amount of alpha-1 antitrypsin (A1AT) in your blood.
Alternative Names
A1AT test
How the test is performed
Blood is typically drawn from a vein, usually from the inside of the elbow or the back of the hand. The site is cleaned with germ-killing medicine (antiseptic). The health care provider wraps an elastic band around the upper arm to apply pressure to the area and make the vein swell with blood.
Next, the health care provider gently...
Read moreMore information on "Alpha 1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Testing"
From Our Experts
Are You an Alpha (A-1AD deficient)?
It was Mary Pierce’s 40th birthday. As she stood in her kitchen that day, her phone rang. It was not a call from a friend to wish her... Read more »
Is your doctor meeting your COPD needs?
If you have COPD it is especially important for you to have the right physician. As with any chronic health condition, you will, hopefully,... Read more »
MS: Age Range, Blood Tests for Other Disease & Deficiencies,...
Hi everyone! The following video is part three of my journey towards a diagnosis of MS. In this part of my journey I go to see my... Read more »
From Our Sources
Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency is a condition in which the body does not make enough of a protein that protects the lungs and liver from... Read more »
Alpha fetoprotein
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Alpha fetoprotein (AFP) is a protein normally produced by the liver and yolk sac of a fetus. AFP levels decrease soon after birth. AFP probably has... Read more »
5 nutritional deficiencies and ways you can fix them
According to health experts, four of the top 10 causes of death are linked to poor diets or diets that lack important nutrients. In fact, a recent... Read more »
Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G-6-PD) deficiency is a hereditary condition in which red blood cells break down when the body is exposed to... Read more »
Featuring Content From:
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2012 Remedy Health Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
