C1 esterase inhibitor

EPIC

C1 esterase inhibitor

Section

Immunology

Clinical indications

Low levels (less than 70%) or non-functional protein (less than15%) are associated with hereditary angioedema. C4 low in patients during, and normally between attacks

Specimen requirement

1ml serum / serum gel

Dispatch and handling instructions

Sent to Royal London

Turnaround time

30 days

Synonym

Not applicable

Is it IS0 15189 accredited?

Sent to referral laboratory