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Complement C4 Normal Ranges

C4 (Complement component 4) is an early-pathway complement protein involved in immune complex clearance.

Age GroupReference RangeUnitNotes
Adults (18–64)16 – 47mg/dL

Also reported in: g/L.

Common Causes of High C4

Acute phase response (C4 is a mild acute phase reactant)

Common Causes of Low C4

Active SLE / lupus nephritis (most common clinical cause — immune complex consumption)Hereditary angioedema types 1 and 2 (C1-inhibitor deficiency — C4 is low even between attacks)C4 null alleles (genetic — no disease, just constitutional low C4)

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