Table 3:
Diagnostic Tests for Alpha1-antitrypsin Deficiency
Quantitative level of serum alpha1-antitrypsin AND phenotypic analysis of alpha1-antitrypsin by isoelectric focusing Gene analysis

Liver biopsy for:

  • Light microscopy with evaluation of diastase-resistant, periodic acid-Schiff-positive globules
  • Immunochemistry for alpha1-antitrypsin
  • Electron microscopy
  
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