C3 Complement

Test Code
C3 COMPLEMENT


Alias/See Also
Complement C3
Chemistry


Preferred Specimen
Gold Top Tube


Minimum Volume
2 mL


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Specimen Stability
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 3 days
 


Methodology
Turbidimetric/Immunoturbidimetric

Setup Schedule
M-F


Report Available
TAT 1 - 2 days


Reference Range
90 - 180 mg/dL


Clinical Significance
Decreased C3 may be associated with acute glomerulonephritis, membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis, immune complex disease, active systemic lupus erythematosis, and generalized autoimmune processes.


Performing Laboratory

Test performed at West Roxbury Chemistry Lab
Contact: Jonathan Dryjowicz-Burek 857-203-5973




Last Updated: May 22, 2019


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