C5 Antigen, Terminal Pathway - Complement
17 days
Quantitative Radial Immunodiffusion
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Evaluates C5 protein level. Deficiency predisposes to recurrent infections.
Serum
1 mL
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.
Allow specimen to clot for one hour at room temperature. Separate serum from cells ASAP or within two hours of collection. Plasma is not recommended.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 2 hours |
| Frozen | 2 weeks |