C3 and C4 Complement Panel Test Overview

C3 and C4 are proteins found in the human body. These proteins work as a part of the immune system, offer protection against infections, and help remove dead cells from the body. In some cases, there can be a deficiency of these proteins in the body, which leads to an increased risk of certain autoimmune diseases. The c3 c4 complement panel test checks the levels of these proteins in your body to study your risk of autoimmune diseases. Doctors can use these tests to monitor patients with autoimmune conditions such as lupus erythematosus. The test results can help doctors understand the efficacy of the treatment.

Why Is A C3 and C4 Complement Panel Test Prescribed?

A c3 c4 complement panel test is generally prescribed to patients with autoimmune health conditions. The purpose of this test is to understand the efficacy of the treatment patients are currently going through for their autoimmune conditions. If you have active inflammation in your body, the levels of c3 and c4 proteins may be lower than normal. So, in cases where patients are experiencing autoimmune conditions, which generally cause inflammation in the body, this test can help understand how efficient the treatment is in reducing the symptoms.

Components of C3 and C4 Complement Panel Test

There are two components of the c3 c4 complement panel test, namely the c3 and c4 proteins. The test results of this panel test are expressed as the levels of each protein in your blood compared to the ideal levels. Doctors can study the test reports and accordingly determine the next course of treatment. In some cases, this test can also be used in patients with fungal infections, malaria, and gram-negative septicemia to understand the efficacy of the treatment as well.

The normal level of c3 protein in your blood is 88 to 201 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL), and results above this level could indicate conditions like cancer, and lower than normal test results could mean health conditions like hepatitis. Similarly, the normal range for c4 protein is 15 to 45 mg/dL, and abnormal results could indicate health risks similar to those of c3 protein.

Procedure & Prerequisites

The c3 c4 complement panel test is performed as a regular blood test. There are no specific prerequisites a patient needs to follow before undergoing this test. The procedure involves using a sterilised syringe to draw blood from the veins in the patient’s forearm and storing it in an airtight vial to be sent to the laboratory for testing.

C3 and C4 Complement Panel Test in Pathanamthitta

C0006

Daily

No Special Preparation Required

24 Hours

₹1,250

Parameters

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