Pathology Handbook

Recent changes for C3 nephritic factor
Date	Field	Changed From	Changed To
10th July 2026	Assay name	C3 nephrotic factor	C3 nephritic factor
	Alternative names	C3NF, C3 NF	C3NP, C3 NP
	Request Group	C3NF	C3NP

Alternative Names:

C3NP
C3 NP

Laboratory:

Haematology

Test Code:

C3NP

Specimen Types:

Blood

Container Types:

Plain tube - serum (no Gel)
EDTA 3 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Collect at ambient temperature

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

Room Temperature

Send frozen on dry ice to external lab

External Laboratory:

SA Pathology (IMVS) - Genetics & Molecular Path