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Overview
The C1 esterase inhibitor (C1-INH) test is a diagnostic tool used to evaluate the levels and functionality of the C1 esterase inhibitor protein, which plays a critical role in regulating the complement system and the contact activation pathway. De...
Risk Assessment
A C1 esterase inhibitor (C1-INH) test is generally considered low-risk, as it involves a standard blood draw. The primary risks include minor discomfort, bruising, or bleeding at the puncture site, and, in rare cases, infection. Patients with blee...
Ranges
The C1 esterase inhibitor (C1-INH) test measures the level and function of the C1-INH protein in the blood, which is crucial for regulating the complement system and preventing excessive inflammation. Normal antigenic levels typically range betwee...
Test Result Interpretation
The C1 esterase inhibitor (C1-INH) test measures the level and function of C1-INH, a protein that regulates the complement system and helps control inflammation. A normal result typically indicates sufficient levels and functional activity of C1-I...
Sample Types
The C1 esterase inhibitor (C1-INH) test is a diagnostic assay used to evaluate the levels and functional activity of the C1-INH protein, which plays a critical role in regulating the complement system and controlling inflammation. The sample type ...
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C1 Esterase Inhibitor
The C1 Esterase Inhibitor test measures the level and function of C1 esterase inhibitor protein to diagnose hereditary or acquired angioedema and complement system disorders.
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Sample Type:
blood
Fasting Required:
No
Description
The C1 Esterase Inhibitor (C1-INH) test is a diagnostic tool used to evaluate the levels and functionality of the C1 esterase inhibitor protein in the blood. This protein plays a crucial role in regulating the complement system and the contact (kallikrein-kinin) pathway, which are involved in immune responses and inflammation. Deficiencies or dysfunction in C1-INH can lead to hereditary angioedema (HAE) or acquired angioedema (AAE), conditions characterized by recurrent episodes of severe swelling. The test measures both the quantity (antigenic....
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