C3 complement, serum

BC0084

Synonym(s):
Specimen Container
Gel separator tube (Adult)
Microtube (Paeds)
Specimen Requirement
Plain Blood
Adult: 5 mL
Paediatric: 1.3 mL

Invert blood 5 times after blood collection ensures the clot-activating factors is well mixed with the blood. This will ensure results are reliable.
Orderable as Urgent? Yes
Turn Around Time
Average: 4 hrs ( 3 - 5 hrs )
Reference Value(s)

 

Age

Reference Range (g/L)

Female

Male

0 - <15 days

0.50 - 1.21

15 days - <1 year

0.51 - 1.60

1 year - <19 years

0.83 - 1.52

19 years - 80 years

0.83 - 1.93

0.82 - 1.85

Testing Laboratory Location KKH
Laboratory Clinical Chemistry
Contact Number 6394 1383
Day and Time Performed
Daily, 24 hrs
Orderable on CPOE? Yes
Downtime Form

Clinical Chemistry - Form A

Change History Notes

  • 12 Jul 2024 11:00 AM

    Updated Reference Range.

  • 27 May 2024 08:00 AM

    Updated of Specimen Requirement.

  • 19 Oct 2021 02:15 PM

    ​Updated Specimen Requirement.

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Last Updated - 27 May 2025