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Who should be tested for Alpha-1? Return to previous page 1/13/2015 5980 Views 10 Answers Last Activity: 8 years ago, Nora Tags: alpha-1 genetic guidelines testing Question: 0 Janina K 8 years ago I Care Report Comment Unlike I Care Report Comment Add an Answer Answers: Edit Remove Accept Unaccept Unlike I Care Report Comment Add an Answer Save Cancel Who should be tested for Alpha-1? Janina K 8 years ago Add an Answer Answers Answer View More Save Cancel Tags: Subscribe: Subscribe: Your question has been submitted and is awaiting moderation. It is low-quality It is spam It does not belong here Other (enter below) Thank you for reporting this content, moderators have been notified of your submission. Close Anonymous Unfriend Friend Requested Friend Load More Close Destination Page Area Group Destination Content Title Title Article Type Copy comments What is the relationship between Alpha-1 Antrypsin Deficiency and COPD? What is the criteria for who should be tested for Alpha-1? Should all COPD patients be tested or is there a set of guidelines?
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