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  1. Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency 
    Alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency is a condition in which the body does not make enough of ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000120.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Alpha fetoprotein 
    Alpha fetoprotein (AFP) is a protein produced by the liver and yolk sac of a developing baby ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003573.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Thalassemia 
    Hemoglobin is made of two proteins: Alpha globin Beta globin Thalassemia occurs when there is a defect in a gene that helps control production of one of these proteins. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000587.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Alpha fetoprotein - series (image) 
    Alpha fetoprotein (AFP) is a protein produced by the liver and yolk sac of a fetus. AFP has no normal function in adults. The alpha fetoprotein test (AFP) is a blood test performed ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100144_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Mucopolysaccharidosis type I 
    ... I do not make an enzyme called lysosomal alpha-L-iduronidase. This enzyme helps break down long ... Electrocardiogram (ECG) Genetic testing for changes to the alpha-L-iduronidase (IDUA) gene Urine tests for extra ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001204.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Alpha-1 antitrypsin blood test 
    Alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) is a laboratory test to measure the amount of AAT in your blood. ... Chernecky CC, Berger BJ. Alpha 1 -antitrypsin - serum. In: Chernecky CC, Berger BJ, eds. Laboratory Tests and Diagnostic Procedures . 6th ed. St Louis, MO: Elsevier ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003715.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Amniocentesis 
    ... laboratory. Testing may include: Genetic studies Measurement of alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) levels (a substance produced in the ... chromosome problems found in your baby. Bilirubin and alpha-fetoprotein levels appear normal. No signs of infection ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003921.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Vitamin E 
    ... harmful. However, high doses of vitamin E supplements (alpha-tocopherol supplements) might increase the risk of bleeding ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002406.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Quadruple screen test 
    ... The test measures levels of 4 pregnancy hormones: Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), a protein produced by the baby ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007311.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors (image) 
    Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors (such as acarbose) decrease the absorption of carbohydrates from the digestive tract, thereby lowering ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19826.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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