Total Serum Complement (CH50 by CAE method) (DISCONTINUED)

Specimen Container	Gel separator tube (Adult) Microtube (Paeds)
Specimen Requirement	Plain Blood Adult: 5 mL Paedatrics: 2.5 mL
Specimen Storage/Transport	If unable to send to SGH Laboratory within 4 hours, separate the serum and store at 2 - 8 °C in the refrigerator. Despatch to SGH Laboratory with ice pack.
Orderable as Urgent?	No
Turn Around Time	7 days
Testing Laboratory Location	SGH
Laboratory	Immunology/Serology
Contact Number	6394 1352
Day and Time Performed	Mon - Fri: 0800 hrs to 1700 hrs Sarurday: 0800 hrs to 1200 hrs Test setup every weekly
Orderable on CPOE?	Yes
Downtime Form	Immunlogy Tests
Additional Information	Place this in a biohazard specimen bag and then immerse this bag into another bag with crushed ice. Send immediately to Lab. IM0153

Last Updated - 27 Jun 2025