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C3 Nephritic Factor
Brown clotted serum, gel barrier
| Test | C3 Nephritic Factor |
|---|---|
| Common Abbreviations | C3N |
| Profile | NA |
| Tube type | Brown clotted serum, gel barrier |
| Clinical Indication | It should be requested in any patient with an unexplained persistently low complement C3 (with C4 within the reference range). It is associated with mesangiocapillary glomerulonephritis type II and partial lipodystrophy. |
| Specimen Type | Blood |
| Sample type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | 2mL |
| Special Precautions | No special requirements |
| Stability | Contact Referral Laboratory |
| Turnaround Time | 10 days |
| Laboratory | Protein Reference Unit PO BOX 894 Sheffield S5 7YT 0114 226 9196 |
| Reference Interval | Contact Referral Laboratory |
| Limitations | Contact Referral Laboratory |
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