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| | 06/25/04 - 03:08 PM  
 
   
 
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Which one of the following is the BEST screening test for Hereditary angioedema? A) C3 assay B) C2 assay C) A and B D) C1 esterase inhibitor E) C4 assay
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| tess Forum Guru
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| | 06/25/04 - 05:11 PM  
 
   
 
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E. C4 assay although the defect is C1 esterase inhibitor
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| N2BATE Forum Newbie
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| | 06/25/04 - 06:26 PM  
 
   
 
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Yep. C2 and C4 assays both show decreased levels, but C4 is a better choice. C1 esterase inhibitor confirms the diagnosis. Good job. :lol:
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| mingle Forum Senior
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| | 07/07/04 - 05:12 PM  
 
   
 
|   #4 |
answer is d. ca esterase inhibitor deficiency causes it.
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