Complement (Special tests)
Following consultation with the laboratory, and following the measurement of complement components C3/4 and functional assays (AP100, CH100), the measurement of individual complement components may be required.
| Tube | Serum Gel |
|---|---|
| ID | 12785 |
| Availability | Weekdays |
| Additional Information | Quantification of components may be appropriate but should be discussed with Clinical Immunology SpRs, Clinical Scientists or Consultant Immunology staff. The referral sites for these complement components differ. |
| Turn Around | Refer to relevant laboratory for up to date turn around times, allowing an additional 10 working days for samples processing, dispatch and reporting and validation of the results (estimated 28days) |
| Send to | Samples should be sent to the department of Clinical Immunology at LGI who will refer to appropriate referral lab (Sheffield PRU) |
| Collection Con | Sample seperated within one hour of collection and frozen as soon as possible. Inform immunology immediately. |
| Frequency | Referred to external laboratory |
| Sample REQ | Blood |
| Ref. Range (Male) | See reference range notes |
| Ref. Range (Female) | See reference range notes |
| Ref. Range (Paed) | See reference range notes |
| Ref. Range Notes | Referral Lab Dependant |
| Units | |
| IP Acute TAT | - Contact Laboratory |
| IP Routine TAT | Referral lab dependant |
| GP Acute TAT | - Contact Laboratory |
| GP Routine TAT | Referral lab dependant |
