Types

• The complement system is a group of proteins found in the blood and tissues and play an important role in host defence against infectious agents and inflammatory process. Complement tests measure the amount or activity of complement proteins in blood
• The Principal role of complement system is to help identify, destroy and remove for...

Description

• C3 Adult-0.9- 1.8 g/l
• C4 Adult-0.1 -0.4 g/l

When to get Tested

Elevated Level

Elevated C3 & C4

• Ulcerative colitis
• Acute phase response

Decreased Level

Decreased c3 & C4

• Hereditary angioedema
• Cirrhosis
• Glomerulonephritis
• Hepatitis
• Lupus nephritis
• Malnutrition
• Renal transplant rejection
• SLE
• Fungal infections
• Malaria