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Test Name: Complement C3
Test Code: C3
Cerner Synonyms: C3
Male Reference Interval
| Age Category | Reference Interval | units |
| 0 y - <6 m | 0.56-1.43 | g/L |
| 6 m - <4 y | 0.80-1.70 | g/L |
| ≥ 4 y | 0.90-1.90 | g/L |
Female Reference Interval
| Age Category | Reference Interval | units |
| 0 y - <6 m | 0.56-1.43 | g/L |
| 6 m - <4 y | 0.80-1.70 | g/L |
| ≥ 4 y | 0.90-1.90 | g/L |
Turn around time: Analyzed within 1 day of receipt when received Monday-Friday.
Collection Container: Gold
Alternate Collection Container(s): Red
Sample Type: Serum
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection and Shipping Requirements: Refrigerate. Send on ice pack. Freeze if sample will be more than 3 days old upon arrival at SPH.
Method: Immunonephelometric, Siemens BNII
Add on stability: Five days
