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Trends in Diagnosis of Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Between 2015 and 2019 in a Reference Laboratory.
International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - 1 Jan 2020
Belmonte Irene, Nuñez Alexa, Barrecheguren Miriam, Esquinas Cristina, Pons Mònica, López-Martínez Rosa M, Ruiz Gerard, Blanco-Grau Albert, Ferrer Roser, Genescà Joan, Miravitlles Marc, Rodríguez-Frías Francisco
Abstract excerpt
Background: Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) remains largely underdiagnosed despite recommendations of healthcare institutions and programmes designed to increase awareness. The objective was to analyse the trends in AATD diagnosis during the last 5 years in a Spanish AATD reference laboratory. Methods: This was a retrospective revision of all alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) determinations undertaken in our...
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