C3
48 hours
Immunoturbidimetric
Accredited NRL Laboratory
Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Cut-off 7pm
Key complement protein involved in immunity. Low in SLE, glomerulonephritis, and infections.
Serum
0.5 mL
Red top tube or Gel barrier tube
No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 8 days |
| Frozen | 8 days |