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[Screening for alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency using dried blood spot: Assessment of the first 20 months].
Revue des maladies respiratoires - 1 Oct 2020
Chapuis Cellier C, Narjoz C, Zerimech F, Odou M-F, Joly P, Lombard C, Mornex J-F, Balduyck M
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INTRODUCTION: Alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency is a predisposing factor for pulmonary disease and under-diagnosis is a significant problem. The results of a targeted screening in patients with respiratory symptoms possibly indicative of severe deficiency are reported here. METHODS: Data were collected from March 2016 to October 2017 on patients who had a capillary blood sample collected during a consultation with a...
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