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Complement

Also known as: C3, C4, Total Complement (also known as CH50 or CH100), Total Hemolytic Complement Activity
Formal name: Complement Activity, and Complement Proteins, C1 – C9
Related tests: Antibody Tests, ESR, CRP, RF, ANA
At A Glance
 
Why get tested?
To determine whether deficiencies or abnormalities in the proteins that are part of the complement system are contributing to increased infections or increased autoimmune activity; to monitor the activity of autoimmune diseases

When to get tested?
When you have recurrent microbial (usually bacterial) infections, unexplained inflammation or edema, or symptoms related to an autoimmune disorder; to help monitor an acute or chronic condition that affects the complement system

Sample required?
A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm



This article was last reviewed on July 13, 2007.
 
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