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Should You Be Tested?

Discover if you are at risk for Alpha-1.*1

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*Also known as alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, AATD, A1-PI deficiency, alpha-1 proteinase deficiency, A1AD, or hereditary or genetic emphysema.

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If you're looking for peace of mind, testing for AAT deficiency is as easy as a simple finger-stick blood test. Your physician can request this free AlphaTest® Kit, and the results will be mailed confidentially to their office.

If you are concerned, ask your doctor if you should be tested for AAT deficiency. Learn how you can prepare for any visit to your physician.

If you need more information about testing, visit the Testing and Diagnosing Alpha-1 section. You may also download a printable version of Should You Be Tested? to share with friends and family you may be concerned about.

The following symptoms and conditions may be indications of alpha-1 antitrypsin(AAT) deficiency.1

  • Early onset of emphysema (age 45 years or less)
  • COPD – emphysema, chronic bronchitis or bronchiectasis
  • Family history of any of the following: emphysema/COPD, liver disease or panniculitis
  • Asthma with minimal response to medication, inhalers
  • Shortness of breath with routine activity
  • Cough with or without mucus
  • Wheezing
  • Liver disease with unknown cause
  • Emphysema prominent in lower lobes of lungs
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Alpha-1 Symptom Checker Results

You checked the following:

I have these symptoms:

  • Shortness of breath with routine activity
  • Coughing with or without mucus
  • Wheezing

I have been told I have:

  • COPD – emphysema, chronic bronchitis, or bronchiectasis
  • Asthma
  • Liver disease

I have a family history of:

  • COPD – emphysema, chronic bronchitis, or bronchiectasis
  • Asthma
  • Liver disease

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Based on your results, you have one or more of the symptoms or conditions associated with alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency.1

Please ask your doctor if you should be tested for AAT deficiency. We suggest you print these results to bring along with you when you see your doctor. We also recommend viewing our section on seeing your doctor so you arrive fully prepared.

Testing & Diagnosis

If you need more information about testing, visit the Testing and Diagnosing Alpha-1 section. You may also download a printable version of
Should You Be Tested? to share with friends and family you may be concerned about.

AlphaTest® Kit

We also offer the AlphaTest® Kit. Your physician can request this free kit, which makes testing for AAT deficiency as easy as a simple finger-stick blood test.

The following symptoms and conditions may be indications of alpha-1 antitrypsin(AAT) deficiency.1

  • Early onset of emphysema (age 45 years or less)
  • COPD – emphysema, chronic bronchitis or bronchiectasis
  • Family history of any of the following: emphysema/COPD, liver disease or panniculitis
  • Asthma with minimal response to medication, inhalers
  • Shortness of breath with routine activity
  • Cough with or without mucus
  • Wheezing
  • Liver disease with unknown cause
  • Emphysema prominent in lower lobes of lungs

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  1. Adapted from the American Thoracic Society/European Respiratory Society Statement. Standards for the diagnosis and management of individuals with AAT deficiency. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2003;168:818-900.
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