The complement 4 test checks for the activity of a protein in the complement system. The complement system is meant to assist the body's defence mechanisms. It helps in destroying foreign particles and saving them from damaging the cells or proteins.
It is recommended: If you’re experiencing symptoms that are indications of autoimmune diseases like extreme fatigue, muscle and joint pain, sudden unexpected weight loss, muscle weakness, and muscle paralysis. To determine deficiencies or abnormalities in complement system proteins. It helps to monitor the activity and treatment of autoimmune diseases and immune complex-related diseases. It helps to monitor known acute or chronic conditions that will affect the complement system.
The Complement 4 (C4) test measures: Measuring complement C4 helps in the diagnosis of autoimmune disorders, such as lupus, vasculitis, glomerulonephritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and certain bacterial infections including pneumonia and meningitis. The C4 complement component 4 is a blood test that analyses the activity of a certain protein. The proteins are part of the complement system. C4 deficiency can cause glomerulonephritis and myasthenia gravis SLE.
You will get the reports within 15 hours after the collection of the blood sample.
The cost of the Complement 4 (C4) test is Rs. 720.
The Complement 4 (C4) test is prescribed by your doctor after completing the assessment of your conditions.
15 to 45 mg/dL
We require a blood sample for this test.
This test can be taken at any time during the day.
Fasting is not required for this test.
There are no specific precautions for this test
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