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Test Directory / Collagen type II Antibody
Collagen type II Antibody
Brown clotted serum, gel barrier
| Test | Collagen type II Antibody |
|---|---|
| Common Abbreviations | CII |
| Profile | N/A |
| Clinical Indication | Collagens are the major structural proteins of all connective tissues. There are 14 different types of collagen, dependant on the genetic origin and the structural characteristics. Type II collagen belongs to a group of fibrillar collagens that make up the fibrils in most connective tissues. Collagen type II antibodies may be associated with active rheumatoid arthritis or relapsing perichondritis, however they are of uncertain diagnostic or clinical utility. |
| Specimen Type | Blood |
| Sample Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | 2 mL |
| Special Precautions | No special requirements |
| Stability | Contact Referral Laboratory |
| Turnaround Time | 3 weeks |
| Laboratory | Department of Immunology Northern General Hospital P O Box 894 Sheffield S5 7YT |
| Reference Interval | Contact Referral Laboratory |
| Limitations | Contact Referral Laboratory |
