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Alpha1-proteinase inhibitor |
| Test | Alpha1-proteinase inhibitor |
| Indication | Pulmonary emphysema liver cirrohosis |
| Physiology | It is a glycoprotein also known as alpha 1-antitrypsin. It serves as inhibitor of several protien cleaving enzymes like elastase, trypsin and chymotrypisn. It is synthesised in the liver. |
| Normal Range | 150-250mg/100ml |
| Interpretation | Decresed levels may be taken for liver damage and jaundice. |
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