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Complement (CH50)

Category Immunology and PRU
Reporting frequency Weekly

Additional information

Possible clinical associations – Immunodeficiency and infection. Used to exclude deficiencies of the classical complement cascade.

Reference range: 63-145%

Samples must be promptly separated and stored frozen. Samples for this test should be transported between laboratories on dry ice.

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