Test Code C3 Complement C3

Specimen Required

Lithium Heparin Plasma Separator Tube (GREEN) or

Serum Separator Tube SST (YELLOW)

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Handle and store specimens in stoppered containers to avoid contamination and evaporation.

Centrifuge specimens to remove the plasma/serum from the cellular material within 2 hours of collection.

Specimen Stability

* Room Temperature: 1 day

* Refrigerated: 3 days

* Frozen: 4 weeks