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
Due to extended service pressures please note our TAT have been temporarily extended by 6 weeks beyond the times stated above/below. Please do not contact the lab before this time frame unless there is a clinically urgent need.
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 separated within one hour of collection and frozen as soon as possible. Inform immunology immediately.
Frequency
Referred to an 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.
IP Acute TAT
Contact Laboratory.
IP Routine TAT
Referral lab dependant.
GP Acute TAT
Contact Laboratory.
GP Routine TAT
Referral lab dependant.