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C5-C9 complement levels

Alternate Names
C5, C6, C7, C8, C9
Laboratory
Referred Test
Specimen
Blood
Container
Serum tube (gold cap OR red cap w. yellow insert)
Collection Instruction
Collect on ice
Minimum Adult Volume
1mL
Minimum Paediatric Volume
None
Frequency
Weekly
Test Code
C5C9
Container ID
S, SP
Storage Instructions
Aliquot and freeze as soon as possible
Additional (Storage) Instructions

Instructions for: Metropolitan and Regional Specimen Receptions

  • Centrifuge, aliquot, and freeze plasma/serum within 24 hours of collection.
Transport Instructions
Transport frozen
External Laboratory
Immunology, SEALS (South Eastern Area Health Service), Sutherland Hospital