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C3 Complement
Test CodeC3 COMPLEMENT
Alias/See Also
Complement C3
Chemistry
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