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CTLA4
EPIC
CTLA4
Section
Immunology
Clinical indications
CTLA-4 is a member of a family of Immunoglobulin-related receptors that are responsible for various aspects of T cell immune regulation. Direct mutation in CTLA-4 leads to defective regulatory T-cell (Treg) function associated with impaired ability to control levels of the CTLA-4 ligands, CD80 and CD86
Specimen requirement
5mls lithium heparin Plus a healthy control sample
Dispatch and handling instructions
This is a 2-day assay, please do not send on a Friday. Samples should be less than 24 hours old
Turnaround time
14 days
Synonym
Not applicable
Is it IS0 15189 accredited?
Yes