Department of Immunology

Notes

  • Low levels, both chemical and functional, seen in hereditary angioneurotic oedema.
  • Specimen must arrive in the laboratory within 2 hours of collection.
  • Test performed at Southmead Hospital, Bristol

Sample Requirements

Adult

5 mL Gold-top SST tube or 3.5 mL Rust-top gel tube (Trust users only)

5ml gold tube

Paediatric

1ml Serum Sample

1ml serum tube

Turnaround Times

2 weeks

Reference Ranges

Chemical 0.15 - 0.45g/l
Functional 70 - 130%