ALPHA -1 ANTITRYPSIN:
Why ALPHA -1 ANTITRYPSIN (A1AT) test?
CLINICAL INFORMATION :
ALPHA -1 ANTITRYPSIN(A1AT) is mainly produced in the liver and some in enterocytes and monocytes. One of its main functions is to protect from neutrophil elastase – an enzyme that can disrupt the integrity of connective tissue. Diagnosis is done by screening blood tests to check the levels of alpha-1 antitrypsin in the patient’s body. Genetic screening is done for abnormal genes, CT for lungs followed by spirometry test is done for lung function (COPD such as restrictive lung disease due to fibrosis) and ultrasound for disorders of the liver (fibrosis or cirrhosis). Symptoms of A1AT deficiency are shortness of breath. Excessive cough with phlegm/sputum production, wheezing, chest pain increases when inhalation, tiredness, weight loss, swelling of feet or belly, jaundice, vomiting of blood or blood in stools, etc.
General instructions:
Sample Requirement: Specimen -Blood sample drawn from the vein.Test Preparation: None.
NOTE - Sample for specimen collections may vary based on the patient’s condition/cases according to the patient’s presentingcomplaints / signs or symptoms:
SPECIMENREQUIREMENT (Special or Rare Cases) - As instructed and guided by Physician / Clinician / Pathologist / as per Laboratory’s requirements, according to procedures and protocols.
This Multi-Specialty Clinical Referral Laboratory RTDIAGNOSTICS provides precise and accurate tests with an extensive range of testing services to the medical centers to help in the diagnosis and identification of pathology in the test specimens for infectious diseases and also to evaluate the function of organ systems of the patient. It prevents further complications and helps to stabilize and restore health to near normalcy at the earliest without delay.
