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Test Code C4 C4 complement

Additional Codes

Epic Ordering Code LAB151
NBS code LBC03967
Service code 31921

Specimen Requirements

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Container:
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Processing Requirements

Allow specimen to clot for 30 mins and centrifuge within 2 hours

Specimen type: Serum

Volume: 0.5mL

Specimen Stability

Specimen Type Serum
Ambient 2 days
Refrigerate 2 days
Frozen 3 months

Specimen Condition

Haemolysis OK
Icterus OK
Gross Lipaemia Alert/Reject
Others Not applicable

Methodology

Immunoturbidimetry

Days and Times Performed

24 hrs, TAT 1 day

Reference Interval

Age Male (mg/dL) Female (mg/dL)
1 – 13 yrs 14 – 44 13 – 46
14 – 79 yrs 15 – 53 15 – 57

Testing Laboratory

National University Hospital

Clinical Chemistry, 67724346

Useful For

Acute phase protein.

Useful in screening for classic and activation of alternative complement pathway.

Aids in the determination of inherited or acquired deficiencies as well as the diagnosis of inflammatory and necrotic disorders.

Update

Last updated 16/07/2026

LOINC Code Information

4498-2

Alias

C4 COMP

Complement C4