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Test Name: Complement Activity Classic

Test Code: CH50

Cerner Synonyms: Classical Complement Pathway

Testing Location: Vancouver General Hospital Autoimmune Laboratory



Collection Container: Red in warm (37°C) water bath. SPH collections: Use pre-warmed insulated container located in Special Chem warming oven.

Collection and Shipping Requirements: Clot @ 37° C for 30 minutes followed by 1 hour at 4°C. Centrifuge at 4°C. For 15 mins. Separate into two plastic tubes. Freeze at –70°C. Send specimen on dry ice.