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  #1

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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  #2

E. C4 assay
although the defect is C1 esterase inhibitor

  #3

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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  #4

answer is d. ca esterase inhibitor deficiency causes it.







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