The complement C3 is a blood test that analyses the activity of a certain protein. This protein is part of the complement system. The complement system has a group of nearly 60 proteins that are in blood plasma or on the surface of some blood cells.
It is recommended:If you have unexplained oedema, inflammation, or symptoms of an autoimmune disorder such as SLE.It monitors the severity of the complement deficiency disease.
The Complement 3 (C3) test measures:A complement test may be used to analyse people with an autoimmune disorder. It is done to see if the treatment for their condition is working or not.When the complement system is turned on during inflammation, the levels of the complement proteins may go down. For example, people with active lupus erythematosus may have lower-than-normal values of the complement proteins in C3 and C4.C3 deficiency may cause pneumococcal and Neisseria infections and autoimmune glomerulonephritis.
You will get the reports within 72 hours after the collection of the blood sample.
The Complement 3 (C3) test is prescribed by your doctor after completing the assessment of your conditions.
88 to 201 mg/dL
We require a blood sample for this test.
This test can be taken at any time during the day.
There are no specific precautions for this test.
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