- Test Name
- C5 Complement
- Aliases
- C5 Complement, C5 Complement Level
- Provincial Mnemonic
- COMC5
- LOINC Test Code
- 4505-4
- Description and Primary Use
- Second tier test for diagnosing C5 deficiency testing in patients with recurrent pyogenic infections, recurrent angioedema, cryoglobulinemic vasculitis and Low CH50.
- Reorder interval
- N/A
- TAT
- 25 Days
- Test Cost
- $134.96
- Tier
- 3 - Special Authorization Required (See Required Consultation)
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
Approval requires test order:
1) by Allergist/Immunologist; or
2) with completion of LTSA form.
- Required Consultations
- N/A
- Algorithms and Guidelines
N/A
- Special Patient Preparation
None
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
Specimen for this test must be collected, processed, aliquoted and frozen within 30 minutes of collection.
- Criteria for Rejection
Plasma; SST gel tube. Gross lipemia.
- Laboratory Service Area
- Clinical Chemistry
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- Referred out of province
- Last Updated
- 17-May-19