C1 Esterase Inhibitor (Functional)
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Assay |
C1 Functional esterase inhibitor |
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Key Words |
C1 Functional esterase inhibitor , C1FA |
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Specimen Collection |
Serum (brown) The sample must be separated and frozen within 60 mins to prevent falsely low function results. Please contact the Immunology laboratory (01733 678454) to make us aware that you are sending a sample for this test. (Monday to Friday ONLY) |
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Turnaround time |
21 days This test is referred to another centre: Department of Clinical Chemistry and Immunology Level 4 |
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Test indications |
This assay is used for the confirmation of the diagnosis of C1 inhibitor deficiency in patients with angioedema (especially where the C4 level is reduced and the immunochemical levels of C1esterase inhibitor are equivocal) |
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Methodology |
Contact referral centre |
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Interferences |
Contact referral centre |
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Reference Range |
46 – 130% |
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Analytical error |
Contact referral centre |
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Reference change value |
N/A |
