Complement, Total (CH50) Test
This test quantifies
total functional serum complement. It is used to evaluate and follow up SLE
(systemic lupus erythematosus) patient's response to therapy; may predict
disease flare in SLE; evaluate for complement component deficiency; evaluate
complement activity in cases of immune complex disease, glomerulonephritis,
rheumatoid arthritis, SBE, cryoglobulinemia.
A significant deviation from the normal range may require further evaluation
by your physician.
Private MD Lab Services
offers the following test for Total Hemolytic Complement:
