Alberta Precision Laboratories

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Organization:

Alberta Precision Laboratories

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Test Name/Synonym:

Complement C3 (Synonym: C3, Globulin B1C)

LABID (Connect Care):

LAB152

Test Code:

CALGARY ZONE	C3
CENTRAL ZONE	C3
EDMONTON ZONE	C3
NORTH ZONE	C3
SOUTH ZONE	LETHBRIDGE AND AREA: C3 MEDICINE HAT AND AREA: C3RO

Specimen Type:

Blood

Primary Container:

Calgary, Edmonton, South, Zones

MINT LIHEP PST

Alternate Containers:

GOLD SST

Minimum Collection Volume:

0.5 mL plasma or serum

Specimen Collection Requirements:

For sites that refer to DynaLIFE Medical Labs, see C3 complement, serum in the DynaLIFE Medical Labs Test Directory or contact DynaLIFE Specimen Control at 1-800-661-9876.

Test Resources:

General Laboratory Requisition – 21302 write test name under “Additional Tests”

Calgary Zone: Microcollection Minimum Whole Blood Volumes

Processing:

Edmonton Zone: Centrifuge. Send in original collection tube if received within 48 hours of collection. If greater than 48 hours, aliquot and freeze.

Transportation:

Edmonton Zone: Transport in original collection container at refrigerated temperature if received at performing site within 48 hours of collection. If greater than 48 hours, aliquot and transport frozen.

Reference Interval:

Zone	g/L
Calgary and Edmonton Zone:	0.6 – 1.6
South	See laboratory report

Testing Area:

Biochemistry

Performing Site:

Calgary Zone	Diagnostic and Scientific Centre
Edmonton Zone	University of Alberta Hospital
South Zone	Chinook Regional Hospital Or referred out to DynaLife Medical Labs

Last Updated On:

Tuesday, September 6, 2022