C1q immune complexes

C1q immune complexes

Clinical significance

Immune complexes - complexes consisting of combined antigensów and antibodies, accompany autoimmune diseases (systemic lupus, glomerulonephritis), as well as bacterial and viral infections. C1q is a component of the complement system responsible for the activation of this system by the classical pathway, and thus for the body's nonspecific immune response. Determination of levels of immune complexesów can be used to monitor therapy, course and activity of the disease.

Patient Preparation

Material: Serum