Sample type: Serum
Test name: Mannose Binding Lectin a.k.a. Mannan binding lectin
Condition / Indication: Rarely indicated test
Special precautions & notes: May be useful in recurrent infections in childhood or during chemotherapy.
Reference range: Age 0-5 years: 0.6 - 4.0 mg/L, Over 5 years: 1.0 - 4.0 mg/L.
Container: Serum (Gold top)
Ideal volume (mL): 2 mL
Referred outside NBT for analysis? Yes
Discipline: Immunology
Turnaround time: 14 working days
Referral location: Protein Reference Unit, P.O Box 894, Sheffield, S5 7YT