Immunology

Full details for "C3 Nephritic Factor ".
Name	C3 Nephritic Factor
Alternative name/Profile	C3NEF, C3NF, NF, Type 2 Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis, MPGN, AWAY, REFER
Department	Immunology
Investigation	Immunoelectrophoresis
Specimen type	Clotted blood
Sample type	Serum
Sample container & volume	5ml Red
Frequency of analysis	Samples referred weekly
Turnaround time	Up to 8 weeks
Availability	Sent to Protein Reference Unit and Immunology Department Laboratory, Medicine Building, North Lane, Northern General Hospital, Herries Road, Sheffield S5 7AU. SJH only, not available to external users.
Notes	Please Note: Please note the laboratory need to be informed when a sample is being sent for C3 Nephritic Factor so that the pre-analytic requirements can be met. C3 Nephritic Factor antibodies are referred to the Protein Reference Unit and Immunology Department Laboratory, Medicine Building, North Lane, Northern General Hospital, Herries Road, Sheffield S5 7AU Results Enquiries 0044 (0) 1142715552 E-mail: sht-tr.enquiriesPRUsheffield@nhs.net
Related links	https://www.pru-sheffield.org.uk/pru.asp?ID=316
Reference range	NEG - Negative
Last updated	Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:30:20 IST