What it is
Complement tests measure proteins in the complement immune system, including C3 and C4 in some contexts.[1,2]
Why it matters
Complement connects infection defense, immune-complex disease context, inflammation, kidney context, and autoimmune evaluation.[1,2]
What it affects
- It can bridge immune and kidney domains.[1,2]
- It is a system activity clue, not a standalone diagnosis.[1,2]
Interpretation traps
- Different complement tests answer different questions.[1,2]
- BioConst does not diagnose autoimmune or kidney disease from complement results.[1,2]