Alpha 1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
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Acceptability at Recruitment
QUALIFIED
Acceptability at CT / Work-Up
QUALIFIED
Individual at Risk
Donor
Explanation of Condition
Inherited enzyme defect affecting healing of the liver and lung. Severe deficiencies can cause cirrhosis of the liver and chronic obstructive airways disease (COPD).
Guidance
Inherited disorder with variable penetrance. Accept if no evidence of cirrhosis or lung disease. Carrier status acceptable.
Pseudonyms or Related Conditions
a1-Antitrypsin Deficiency
Version
Version 1, Edition 1
Date of Last Update
15th June 2012
