Test Name: Complement Component, C5 
Alternate Test Names C5 Complement 
PLS Test Code C5  Laboratory Biochemistry 
Specimen Blood  Analysis Performed On Serum 
Container Serum Separator Tube (SST)  Container colour White 
Multiple specimens  
Required Volume Adult (mL) Req Vol Paediatric (mL)
Reference Ranges 95 - 160 mg/L 
Turnaround Time Routine 2 Weeks  Turnaround Time Urgent  
Turnaround Other  
Days test is performed Weekly  Transport  
Special Requirements None 
Patient Preparation None 
Collection Instructions Venepuncture. Place on ice and deliver to laboratory WITHIN 4hrs of collection 
Clinical Information  
Sent to Reference Laboratory Yes 
Ref Laboratory Name South Eastern Area Laboratory Service (SEALS), Tel: 02 9540 7440, Address: Sutherland Hospital Campus, The Kingsway, Caringbah NSW 2229 
Estimated Patient Fee N/A 
Last Updated 25-Aug-2006 (Version: 1.00)