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Your Alpha-1 National Targeted Detection Program Resource

Alpha-1 National Targeted Detection Program

The Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Genetics Laboratory at GeneAidyx LLC is an international reference laboratory for alpha-1-antitrypsin level, phenotype, and genotype analysis. The Detection Laboratory’s sole focus, from inception in 1986, has been to provide convenient, accurate, and affordable genetic testing to aid in the diagnosis of alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency (alpha-1). Through this program, testing is provided free of charge to patients and their healthcare providers. Over 500,000 patients have been tested through this program to date.

  • Grifols sponsors the Alpha-1 National Targeted Detection Program. AlphaKit™ tests and laboratory processing are provided with compliments of Grifols and may not be billed to patients or their health insurers. Healthcare professionals administer the AlphaKit test using a simple fingerstick. AlphaKit tests are available from Grifols and may be obtained here or by calling 1-800-562-7222.
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  • In addition to viewing your patient’s test results at MyAlphaKit.com, they can also be mailed and/or faxed directly back to you. If you wish to obtain Grifols AlphaKit test kits, please call 1-800-562-7222 or click here
  • Over 500,000 individuals have been tested with AlphaKit test kits,1 and more than 80,000 alpha-1 deficient individuals have been identified1
  • Testing for alpha-1 is simple, quick, and free through this program. The fingerstick collection system utilized by the program requires only a small prick to the finger and a few drops of blood on the test card. The sample is sent to the lab for processing, and results are ready in 10 days

Reference: 1. Data on file, Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Genetics Laboratory at GeneAidyx, LLC.