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Complement genetics

Category Immunology
Test background

This test is no longer performed at NWLP. All requests for complement genetics tests must be accompanied by a fully completed Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) genetic referral form for onward transport. Please contact GOSH directly for further information/request form as required. If samples are not accompanied by fully completed form – the sample will be discarded.

Clinical Indications

Abnormal findings of complement components or functional complement pathways.

Sample & container required 1 x 10 mL (or 2 x 5 mL) EDTA (lavender top) Clearly labelled with the surname, forename and date of birth Record the date the sample was taken on the request form. The sample should be sent in a secure container (at ambient temperature) by first class post (within UK) or by courier (outside UK).
Sample volume 10 mL
Turnaround time 90 days
Notes

This test is no longer performed at NWLP. All requests for complement genetics tests must be accompanied by a fully completed Great Ormond Street Hospital genetic referral form for onward transport. If samples not accompanied by form – the sample will be discarded.