C4 complement

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Definition
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The complement factor C4 is a glycoprotein that belongs to the complement system. The determination of this factor is used for suspected and progression control of immune complex diseases.

General information
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Standard value: The standard value is between 0.1 and 0.4 g/l in serum

Pathologically debilitated: AIDS, multiple myeloma, autoimmune thyroiditis, systemic lupus erythematosus, membrane-proliferative glomerulonephritis, cryoglobulinemia, hemolytic uremic syndrome, thrombocytopenic purpura, sepsis, hereditary complement deficiency, malaria, liver failure, acute pancreatitis

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020