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Testing for Alpha-1

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Should You Be Tested?

The American Lung Association estimates that approximately 100,000 people in the United States suffer from AAT deficiency*.1 Up to 95% of those with AAT deficiency are undiagnosed.2

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

"It is recommended that all subjects with COPD or asthma characterized by incompletely reversible air flow obstruction should be tested once for AAT deficiency."2

- American Thoracic Society / European Respiratory Society (ATS/ERS)

Testing for Alpha-1 is recommended when you have symptoms of Alpha-1, or if a family member has been diagnosed with Alpha-1. Use our convenient interactive symptom checker to see if you might be at risk.

Testing for AAT deficiency is as easy as a simple finger-stick blood test. Find out how you can receive a complimentary test kit.

  1. American Lung Association. Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Emphysema. Available at http://www.lungusa.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=dvLUK9O0E&b=4294229&ct=3004003. Accessed September 18, 2008.
  2. 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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