Total complement activity

Complement tests
C4 (C) FB (A) C3 CH50 Conditions
 · PSG, C3 NeF AA
 ·  · HA, C4D
 ·  ·  · TCPD
 · /↓ SLE
inflammation

Total complement activity is a test performed to the level of functioning of the complement system.

The terms "CH50"[1] or "CH100" may refer to this test.

It identifies a reduction in function, but does not identify which specific component is involved.

References

  1. ^ Michael T. Lotze; Angus W. Thomson (2005). Measuring immunity: basic biology and clinical assessment. Academic Press. pp. 151–. ISBN 9780124559004. http://books.google.com/books?id=YPUVLAXfzr4C&pg=PA151. Retrieved 3 December 2010.