Alpha-1 Antitrypsin - dosage - serum
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ALFA1
Synonyms
- Pi - Protease inhibitor
- A1 Antitrypsin
- Alpha-1 Antitrypsin
- Protease inhibitor
Clinic significance
Alpha-1-antitrypsin (A1AT) is a glycoprotein synthesized in the liver which is found in most biological fluids and in the feces. It inactivates a wide range of proteolytic enzymes including elastase, chymotrypsin, trypsin and cathepsin. It is also involved in inhibiting Factor XIIa and kallikrein Biochemical polymorphisms of A1AT constitute the Pi (Protease inhibitor) system.A1AT levels rise during pregnancy and can fall as a result of heavy consumption at a focus of inflammation. Congenital deficiencies in this enzyme are associated with variably decreased levels in the serum.
Prenalytics
- 1 mL
- Serum
- Refrigerated
Further information
- Please specify the patient gender, age and the possible treatment (ALFALASTIN)
Methodology
Nephelometry
Turnaround time
2 days
Pathologist(s) in charge
Biomnis Paris
Specialty
Biochemistry
Contact(s)
Dr Jean Marc VANDERNOTTE
Phone(s)
+331 49 59 63 01