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Test Overview
Automated Liposome Lysis Assay
Diagnosis of C8 deficiency; investigation of a patient with absent total complement (CH50) level.
33 - 58 units/mL
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Specimen Requirements
A fasting specimen is preferred but not required. Collect blood in a red top tube; do not use SST tube. Immediately place on wet ice. Centrifuge, aliquot serum into a plastic vial and freeze immediately. Hemolytic or thawed specimens are unacceptable.