alpha-1 antitrypsin…

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what the risks are aat, a1at, alpha-1 antitrypsin measures the amount, alpha-1 antitrypsin, a1at, in blood serum, blood is drawn, a vein, the elbow, the hand, puncture site is cleaned, antiseptic, an elastic band, around the upper arm to apply pressure, vein to swell, blood, a needle is inserted, vein, blood is collected in an air-tight vial, a syringe, band is removed, restore circulation, once the blood has been collected, needle is removed, puncture site is covered to stop any bleeding, in infants, young children, area is cleansed, antiseptic, punctured, a sharp needle, a lancet, blood collected, pipette, small glass tube, on a slide, onto a test strip, into a small container, a bandage applied, puncture site, any bleeding, , no special preparation, infants, children, test depends on child's age, level of trust, prepare child, infant test, procedure preparation, birth to 1 year, toddler test, procedure preparation, 1 to 3 years, preschooler test, procedure preparation, 3 to 6 years, schoolage test, procedure preparation, 6 to 12 years, adolescent test, procedure preparation, 12 to 18 years, the needle is inserted to draw blood, feel moderate pain, a prick, stinging sensation, some throbbing, this test is helpful in identifying a rare form of emphysema in adults, a rare form of cirrhosis in children, absence of a1at, certain digestive enzymes released by white blood cells, go unchecked, widespread damage, in the lungs, liver, everyone has 2 copies, the gene that makes a1at, the disease have 1 normal gene, a1at, 1 abnormal gene, have lower-than-normal levels of a1at, 2 abnormal copies, generally more severe disease, lower-than-normal levels of a1at associated, cirrhosis, emphysema, copd, liver tumors, obstructive jaundice, portal hypertension, excessive bleeding, fainting, feeling light-headed, hematoma, blood accumulating under the skin, infection, a slight risk, the skin is broken, multiple punctures to locate veins, veins, arteries vary in size, obtaining a blood sample, more difficult than others.