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Functional complement: alternative

EPIC

Functional Complement

Section

Immunology

Clinical indications

Measures the function of the alternative (C3, B, D, properdin) and terminal complement pathways. If abnormal, recheck. Classical pathway function will be measured in parallel with this test

Specimen requirement

1ml serum / serum gel

Dispatch and handling instructions

Ensure in Lab within 6 hours of blood draw

Turnaround time

30 days

Synonym

Not applicable

Is it IS0 15189 accredited?

Yes