Complement components C1q AND C2 – serum
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| Item | Process |
|---|---|
| Specimen | 5 mL blood in plain tube. The specimen should be placed on melting ice and transported immediately to the laboratory. |
| Method | Immunoassay; functional assay. |
| Reference Interval | Consult pathologist. |
| Application | Limited use in defining inherited or acquired deficiency. |
| Interpretation | Reduced or absent in complement consumption or deficiency. |
| Reference | Ruddy S. In: Rose NR et al eds. Manual of Clinical Laboratory Immunology. 5th ed. ASM Press 1997. Wen L et al. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. 2004; 113: 585-93. |