Sample type: Serum

Test name: Complement Function a.k.a. CH50 AP50

Special precautions & notes: To exclude complement deficiency states. Too labile for routine outpatient monitoring of diseases like RA. Labile analyte sample required in lab same day as venepuncture or transported frozen. Includes AP50 and CH50.

Reference range: Quoted on referral lab report.

Container: Serum (Gold top)

Ideal volume (mL): 5 mL

Referred outside NBT for analysis? Yes

Discipline: Immunology

Turnaround time: 14 Working Days

Referral location: Protein Laboratory
Blood Sciences Department
Level 3 Leazes Wing
Royal Victoria Infirmary
Newcastle upon Tyne

Method:

Liposomal and ELISA