C3 nephritic factor

EPIC

C3 Nephritic factor

Section

Immunology

Clinical indications

Stabilises the alternative pathway C3 convertase. Results in a low C3 and seen in membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis and partial lipodystrophy. Only done if C3 low

Specimen requirement

2ml serum / serum gel

Dispatch and handling instructions

Sent to PRU, Sheffield

Turnaround time

21 days

Synonym

Not applicable

Is it IS0 15189 accredited?

Yes