DIAGNOSTIC TEST 900

C3

Diagnostic test for C3. For suspicion of complement activation or other deviations within the complement system.

Indication

Suspicion of complement activation or other deviations within the complement system

Sample material

EDTA-plasma

  • Minim. volume: 0,5 mL

Transport

  • Within Sweden: frozen
  • International: frozen

Method

Nephelometry

Reference interval

0.67-1.29 g/L

Result

Results are reported as as normal, low, or elevated with a concentration (g/L).

Interpretation

Elevated level of C3 can be seen in acute phase reaction.

Complementary analyses are often required for the assessment.

References

  • Andrulli S et al. Front Immunol. 2025. Isolated C3 hypocomplementemia as an early predictor of chronic kidney disease in lupus nephritis. PMID: 41019087
  • Ishchenko A et al. RMD Open. 2025. Serum calprotectin and complement factor C3 are superior biomarkers of inflammation in early psoriatic arthritis as compared with C-reactive protein. PMID: 40992787

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How to order

This test is available worldwide for hospitals, clinics, and physicians.

  1. Print and complete the request form

    Download the request form. Clearly state the name and phone number of the referring hospital, clinic, or physician.
  2. Prepare your samples

    EDTA Plasma: At least 0.5 mL blood plasma (EDTA tubes).
  3. Send samples and request form

    Within Sweden
    Send samples frozen to:
    Envelopes and smaller boxes:
    Wieslab AB, Box 50117, 20211 Malmö, Sweden

    Larger boxes and frozen samples:
    Wieslab AB, Lundavägen 151, 21224 Malmö, Sweden

    International
    Send samples frozen to:
    Wieslab AB, Lundavägen 151, 21224 Malmö, Sweden

Read our sampling instructions for more information

Last updated: 2025-12-05