C5 Complement Test Price | Lahalak Platform
A precise test measuring C5 complement protein to diagnose immunodeficiency and recurrent bacterial infections, ensuring your immune system functions at its peak performance.
Scientific name: C5 Complement Test
The C5 complement assay is a quantitative measurement of serum C5 protein levels. C5 is a central component of the complement system, forming the convergence point of the classical and alternative pathways. It is hydrolyzed into C5a and C5b fragments, which initiate a cascade of important reactions in the immune and inflammatory responses, includin...
Service type
Laboratory test (Blood)
Duration
10-15 minutes
Fasting
Fasting is not required
Included Services
- A detailed analysis to measure the amount (level) of complement C5 protein in blood serum.
- Consult an immunologist, hematologist, or rheumatologist to interpret the results.
- Personal support services from Halak.
Medical Service Information
Conditions & Notices
- Fasting is not required routinely, but it is preferable to follow the instructions of the doctor or laboratory.
- A venous blood sample is drawn into a plain tube (not containing an anticoagulant) to obtain serum.
- The sample must be transported to the laboratory and processed quickly (usually within 2 hours) because complement proteins may degrade.
- The doctor should be informed if the patient is receiving a C5-targeting biological therapy (such as eculizumab).
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