Interferon alpha - biological fluid Referred Test

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Eurofins Biomnis code

INFAD

Synonyms
  • Alpha interferon
  • IFN-a
  • INF-alpha
Specialty

Immunology


Clinical significance

Interferon type I (alpha and beta) is an antiviral product of a gene located on chromosome 9. Interferon type II (gamma) is encoded on chromosome 12. Recombinant interferon alpha is used to treat viral infections (hepatitis B and C), AIDS-related Kaposi's sarcoma and cancer.

Preanalytics
  • A tube specifically for this analysis : No
Further information

Attach the clinical data


Methodology

Biological method

Turnaround time

1 week


Testing Laboratory

Refered Test


Caption

Referred TestThe pre-analytical conditions and prices are defined on the basis of the requirements of the performing laboratory.