Apoptosis biomarkers

EPIC

Apoptosis Biomarker (sFasL)

Section

Immunology

Clinical indications

Soluble Fas Ligand is measured; this is part of the FAS/FASL apoptosis cascade. 85% of patients with elevated sFAS and VitB12 have FAS mutations

Specimen requirement

1ml serum (specimens containing sodium azide should not be used)

Dispatch and handling instructions

Not applicable

Turnaround time

93 days

Synonym

Not applicable

Is it IS0 15189 accredited?

Yes