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Many AAT Test Kits are a simple finger stick blood collection kit for detection of alpha1-antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency.
Easy to Use
The AAT Test Kit is a convenient kit designed for collecting and shipping capillary blood samples to a specialized central laboratory for full-spectrum testing to detect AAT deficiency. Blood collected from the finger stick is placed directly onto the sample area of the filter paper, then shipped for testing.
Convenient and Safe
The test kit includes:
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Filter paper with imprinted circles and attached form (filter paper kit)
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Preaddressed return envelope
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Two lancets for obtaining a blood sample by finger stick
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Two antiseptic swabs
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Two adhesive bandages |
Materials required but not provided:
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Sterile gauze pads
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Sterile gloves |
Test results are returned confidentially to the requesting physician shortly after the test is performed.
Find out how to get a Test Kit by visiting the Alpha-1 Foundation Web site or speak to your doctor about getting a test kit.
Important Safety Information
Prolastin®, Alpha1-Proteinase Inhibitor (Human) is indicated for chronic replacement therapy of individuals having congenital deficiency of alpha-1 PI (alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency) with clinically demonstrable panacinar emphysema. Weekly Prolastin® therapy has demonstrated a low occurrence of side effects. In clinical studies with Prolastin®, reactions were observed in 1.16% of infusions, the most common events being fever (0.77%), light-headedness (0.19%), and dizziness (0.19%). As with all plasma-derived therapeutics, the potential to transmit infectious agents cannot be totally eliminated. Individuals with selective IgA deficiencies who have known antibody against IgA (anti-IgA antibody) should not receive Prolastin®, since these patients may experience severe reactions, including anaphylaxis, to IgA which may be present.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs
to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
Please click here for Prolastin® full Prescribing Information.
Remember, your doctor or healthcare provider is the single best source of information regarding you and your health. Please consult your doctor or healthcare provider if you have any questions about your health or any of your medications.
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