Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Test
- Category
- Lungs
- Sample
- Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm
- Reports () Terms & Conditions Report time varies with time of sample collection.
- In 5 days
- Fasting
- No Fasting
- Age
- 5+ Years
What Is This Test?
Measures alpha-1 antitrypsin in your blood. A protective protein made by the liver that guards the lungs.
Why this test is performed?
Low levels indicate alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, an inherited cause of early emphysema and liver disease.
Who should take this test?
Cough for more than 2 weeks, breathlessness, wheezing, fever with chest symptoms, or TB exposure.
Test Preparation
No fasting needed.
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Frequently asked questions
No fasting is needed. You can eat and drink normally unless your doctor has advised otherwise.
Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm.
Usually within 3–4 days after the sample reaches the lab. You will receive the report online.
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