C3 AND C4 COMPLEMENT PROFILE
| Absence of early complement components (C1-C4) results in inability of immune complexes to activate the cascade. These patients have increased susceptibility to infections with encapsulated micro-organisms. They may also develop symptoms suggestive of autoimmune disease.C3 deficiency may result in Pneumococcal and Neisserial infections and Autoimmune glomerulonephritis. C4 deficiency has been associated with SLE & Glomerulonephritis |
Pre-test Information : Overnight fasting is preferred |
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Report Delivery : SAME DAY |
C3 AND C4 COMPLEMENT PROFILE
| Test Code | C-08 |
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| Test Description | **C3 AND C4 COMPLEMENT PROFILE |
| Clinical Category | Disorders of Complement Pathway |
| Sample | 2 mL (0.5 mL min.) serum. Overnight fasting is preferred |
| Method/Technology | Immunoturbidimetry |
| Storage/Temp | |
| Reporting Time | DAILY |