Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD86344Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Complement Component C3c and C4c
Also known as: C4 & C3 Complements, C3 & C4 Complements
Clinical Use
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Complement C3c and C4c testing measures the levels of two key complement pathway proteins—C3 and C4—in the blood. Decreased levels of both C3 and C4 suggest activation of the classical complement pathway, whereas isolated C3 decreases may imply alternative pathway activation. These components are commonly used to monitor disease activity in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and immune complex‑mediated vasculitis.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Immunoassay (Multiplex Protein Panel)
Biomarkers
Complement C3
ProteinQuantitation
Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Complement C4
ProteinQuantitation
Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Result Turnaround Time
5 days
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Patient Preparation
No test preparation required
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