A member asked:

Sle-normally have low to borderline low complement. had bad infection and flare at same time. complements inc to mid norm range. why did comp go up?

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Acute phase protein: Complement is what is called a "positive acute phase protein." This means that is increases in response to inflammation or infection. If you had a bad infection, this would cause your complement levels to rise. They should go back to baseline once your infection has fully cleared.

Answered 8/12/2015

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