C3

Testing Laboratory

Waitematā | Northshore Hospital

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

C3

Test Code (Numeric Code)

0443

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

5 days

Associated Tests

Synonyms

Complement

Turnaround Time

1 day

Specimen Type

  • Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • SST II (Gold Cap)
Acceptable
  • Plain (Red Top)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

1

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • SST II (Gold Cap)
Acceptable
  • Plain (Red Top)
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

0.4

Last updated: 14/01/2026