Test Results For:
Complement C3
Test Overview
- Test Name
-
Complement C3
- Test Code
- C3
Short Description
Complement C3
Test Name
Complement C3
Test Code
C3
Category
Biochemistry
TAT
Main Lab:
6
Hour(s)
Family Site:
<8hrs, <6hrs
Specimen(s)
1 x Venous blood - 5 mL Tube - Gold - SST-Serum Separator Tube
Specimen Type
SST-Serum Separator Tube
Specimen Format
Tube
Specimen Colour
Gold
Specimen Volume
5 mL
Sampling Order
2
Origin
Venous blood
Collection Time after baseline
-
Transport Temperature
15-25°C
Accepted Other Specimens
Lithium Heparin Plasma
TAT
Main Lab:
6
Hour(s)
Family Site:
<8hrs, <6hrs
Test Stability
Room Temp:
3 Day(s)
2–8°C:
3 Day(s)
Methodology
-
Specimen Type
SST-Serum Separator Tube
Other Type of Specimen Accepted
Lithium Heparin Plasma
Delay before pre-treatment
2
Transport temperature
15-25°C
Test stability at room temperature
3 Day(s)
Test stability at 2–8°C
3 Day(s)
Haemolysis interference
No
Clinical Interest
The complement system is an essential part of the immune system, playing a crucial role in the body's defence against infection.
High levels of C3 may indicate acute inflammatory or infectious conditions, while low levels may be associated with excessive complement consumption due to chronic inflammatory or autoimmune processes, or congenital deficiencies.
Clinical Information Required
-
Patient Collection Note
-
LOINC Code
85-9, 4485-9, 13086-4
Outwork
No