This convenient test kit is designed to facilitate sampling and shipping of a simple blood test that will make the diagnosis of Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency, a lung disease which can be genetic. A simple finger prick, just once in your life, can rule out Alpha-1 forever.
People with COPD, asthma, early onset of pulmonary emphysema or family members of known Alpha-1 deficient patients should take the test. If anyone in your family tests positive for Alpha-1, the entire family should be tested.