{"id":194799,"date":"2022-02-09T07:55:50","date_gmt":"2022-02-09T05:55:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/laboratory-tests\/laboratory-tests-type\/clinical-chemistry-tests\/alpha-1-antitrypsin\/"},"modified":"2025-02-18T15:28:06","modified_gmt":"2025-02-18T13:28:06","slug":"alpha-1-antitrypsin","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/en\/laboratory-tests\/laboratory-tests-type\/clinical-chemistry-tests\/alpha-1-antitrypsin\/","title":{"rendered":"Alpha-1 antitrypsin"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid shape_divider_top-none shape_divider_bottom-none\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h1 style=\"text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >Alpha-1 antitrypsin<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid shape_divider_top-none shape_divider_bottom-none\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Alpha-1 antitrypsin is a protein produced in the liver. Its primary function is to inactivate certain enzymes. As part of this, it protects the lungs from developing lung disease, which can be caused by a malfunction of an enzyme called elastase. Elastase breaks down proteins in the body, but when not properly regulated by alpha-1 antitrypsin, it also begins to break down lung tissues. The production of alpha-1 antitrypsin is controlled by a gene called Pi, in which fewer proteins are produced when a mutation occurs. The production of adequate amounts and function of alpha-1 antitrypsin is also influenced by hereditary factors.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid shape_divider_top-none shape_divider_bottom-none\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >What does the test show?<\/h2>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The test will help determine if you have or are likely to develop emphysema, especially if you have a history of hereditary problems with alpha-1 antitrypsin production. The test shows the amount of alpha-1 antitrypsin produced, as well as its type.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid shape_divider_top-none shape_divider_bottom-none\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6 sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >In which cases is it recommended to perform the test?<\/h2>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The doctor can order the test in case of infants and children who have had jaundice for a long time.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In adults, the test should be performed in case of various signs of liver disease and lung disease (jaundice, nausea, constantly feeling tired, indigestion, chronic cough, bronchitis).<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >What sample is needed for the test?<\/h2>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>A blood sample taken from a vein is needed for the test.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6 sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/labor-vizsgalat-laboratoriumi-vizsgalat.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"Laborvizsgalat\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/labor-vizsgalat-laboratoriumi-vizsgalat.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/labor-vizsgalat-laboratoriumi-vizsgalat-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/labor-vizsgalat-laboratoriumi-vizsgalat-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/labor-vizsgalat-laboratoriumi-vizsgalat-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/labor-vizsgalat-laboratoriumi-vizsgalat-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/labor-vizsgalat-laboratoriumi-vizsgalat-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/labor-vizsgalat-laboratoriumi-vizsgalat-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/labor-vizsgalat-laboratoriumi-vizsgalat-840x560.jpg 840w, https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/labor-vizsgalat-laboratoriumi-vizsgalat-410x273.jpg 410w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid shape_divider_top-none shape_divider_bottom-none\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >What can the result indicate?<\/h2>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In case of lower values, emphysema, liver disease and nephrotic syndrome may occur.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Elevated values \u200b\u200bmay indicate acute and chronic inflammatory processes (e.g. inflammation of the thyroid gland) in the body, infection or, in some cases, cancer.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid shape_divider_top-none shape_divider_bottom-none\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >What to do after the test?<\/h2>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The test alone cannot diagnose any disease, and in all cases consult an internist or haematologist to determine the exact diagnosis and required therapy.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Alpha-1 antitrypsin Alpha-1 antitrypsin is a protein produced in the liver. 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