Eurofins Biomnis code

COLB2

Synonyms

• Anti Type II bovin collagen antibodies
• Anti-cartilage antibodies
• Type II collagen - anti-antibodies

Specialty

Immunology

Clinical significance

The collagens are a family of proteins of varying primary, genetically determined structure (there are 20 different types). The main type found in cartilage is Type II which is organized into fibrils. This collagen Type II antibody test is particularly useful for the diagnosis of relapsing polychondritis. They are also found in various connectivites (RA, vascularite...).

Preanalytics

• 1 mL :
• serum
•   Reftrigerated

• A tube specifically for this analysis : No

Methodology

Enzyme-immunoassay

Turnaround time

5 weeks

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