Total complement activity

Complement has the functions of lysing target cells, promoting phagocytosis, and participating in inflammatory reactions. At the same time, complement also plays a key role in immune regulation, clearing immune complexes, stabilizing the internal environment, participating in allergies and autoimmune diseases. Changes in total complement activity and individual complement components are of great significance in the diagnosis and observation of certain diseases. The measurement of total complement mainly reflects the active program of complement activation via traditional pathways. Test tube method is commonly used in clinical practice.

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