Table 2.
Baseline assessment prior to starting C1-INH | Test | Frequency |
---|---|---|
LFTs | Baseline | |
HIV serology | Baseline | |
HepB-surface ag | Baseline | |
HCV-Ab | Baseline | |
Give hepatitis | Baseline (series | |
B vaccine | of 3 injections) | |
Twelve-month intervals | LFTs | Every 12 months |
Note: Presently no guidelines exist for serial assessment of patients on C1-INH in the US and the table includes information that is expected to be included in future guidelines.
Abbreviation: LFTs, liver function tests.