Test Code LAB0201442 Complement C3, Serum or Plasma

Methodology

Immunoturbidimetric

CentraCare Laboratory Services

Specimen Type: Serum

Container/Tube:

Preferred: (Red top,Gold /SST). Note: C3 and C4 often ordered together and C4 requires serum

Acceptable:Green top (Lithium Heparin), Na Heparin plasma (label specimen appropriately)

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Minumum Volume: 0.3 ml

Refrigerated

1-14 years: 80-172 mg/dL

>14 years: 82-189 mg/dL

Monday through Sunday

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