C3 Nephritic Factor (Blood) Test | Austin Pathology

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C3 Nephritic Factor (Blood)

Alternate Names	Complement C3 Nephritic Factor
Test Code	C3NF
Testing Laboratory	Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type	Blood
Container Type	Serum tube (Red Cap w. Yellow Insert) 4 mL EDTA (Purple Top)
Medicare Rebate	Yes
Out of Pocket Costs	None
Ordering Information	This test is only performed if Complement C3 is low. This test can only be performed at the following hospital-associated collection centres: Austin Hospital Heidelberg Repatriation Mercy Hospital Mildura Shepparton Swan Hill Echuca
Collection Instructions	LABORATORY BASED COLLECTION ONLY. Please collect 1 x serum tube AND 1 x 4 mL EDTA tube to be sent on ice to the laboratory immediately
Transport Instructions	Transport on ice Send to the laboratory as soon as possible
Storage Instructions	Store frozen at -20°C
Testing Frequency	Fortnightly
Min Test Volume	None
Add On Test Suitability	Add ons for this test cannot be performed.

Container ID	ES, EL, EP
CSR Instructions	Centrifuge, aliquot, and freeze within 2 hours of collection. Instructions for: Metropolitan & Regional Specimen Receptions Serum and EDTA samples must be centrifuged, aliquoted and frozen within 2 hours of collection.
Laboratory Instructions	None
External Laboratory	SouthPath, Flinders Medical Centre
Accredited Test	Yes

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