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What does " alpha-1-antitrypsin " mean?component standard range your value 90 - 200 mg 218 why is mine elevated?
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Alpha-1: Alpha-1-antitrypsin is a protein produced by the liver which helps to protect the liver and lungs from damage. Approximately 1 in 2,500 people have a deficiency (hereditary) which puts them at higher risk for early lung (COPD) and liver disease (cirrhosis, cancer). This deficiency can be detected by a blood test.
Answered 9/8/2018
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Post-op elevation: It is a glycoprotein mostly produced in the liver. A genetic deficiency can cause a picture like the emphysema of smokers and cirrhosis of the liver. A level higher than normal can have many reasons including inflammation and stress. http://labtestsonline.org/understanding/analytes/alpha1-antitrypsin/tab/test/
Answered 8/31/2018
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