Referred to Berkshire & Surrey Pathology Services, Frimley Park Hospital Frimley Park Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Portsmouth Road, Frimley, Surrey GU16 7UJ
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Alternative names, keywords |
Anti-C1q antibodies |
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Samples required |
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Test indications |
Associated with nephritis, particularly in the context of lupus. They are also seen in hypocomplementemic urticarial vasculitis. |
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Test information |
Detected by ELISA. |
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Reference range |
Reported as negative (0 - 15 U/mL) or positive (> 15 U/mL) |
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Turnaround time |
Referral lab quotes turnaround time of 14 days, however additional time must be allowed for packing, dispatch and delivery of sample, and return and processing of results. |
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Enquiries |
Immunology (Referrals) |
Clotted blood (gold cap, 5 mL tube). Smaller tubes are available for paediatric samples.