Laboratory: Clinical Immunology
Test Name:
COMPLEMENT C5 - (S)
Test Code: MISC
Clinical Information:
Alternate Names: C5, C5 Antigen, C5 Level


Test Indications: Investigation of patients with an absent Total Complement (CH50) level. 


Restricted to Clinical Immunologists or by prior approval.
 

Complete the pre-approval form by clicking on the following link:
http://clients.intelex.com/DSManitobav5/dcDocumentRetrieveExt.asp?sAuth=5e452e805fc5ade05fbae9ab88f227850bb762a71e3575a51efd1362c4724f16&fromDcPublic=1&DocumentID=9467
Collection Devices:
Specimen Required:
Blood: 4.0 mL


Serum: 1.0 mL
Referral:
Serum: 1.0 mL
Pediatric Serum: 0.5 mL

Separate serum & freeze as soon as possible.


Sample is stable for 60 days when stored and shipped frozen.


Referred Out Location: Mayo Clinical Laboratory (Test Code: C5AG)

https://www.mayocliniclabs.com/test-catalog/overview/9266#Performance
Requisition:
Reference Values:
Provided on Mayo Report. 


Method of Analysis: Immunonephelometry
Availability:
Within 10 Days
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