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Test Code C34 Complement Profile

Important Note

PROFILE INCLUDES:
Complement C3 and C4
 

Specimen Type

Blood

Preferred Collection Container

SST

Collection Volume

5 mL

Minimum Collection Volume

1 mL

Testing Volume

0.25 mL (250 ul)

Rejection Criteria

Chylous serum, more than 1 specimen submitted in 24 hrs, and plasma specimens

Specimen Storage and Stability

Separate serum and refrigerate no longer than 24hrs. Freeze if not tested within 24 hrs.

Day(s) and Time(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday, 24 hours

Alias

Complement Profile; C3 and C4;

EPIC Code

LAB2335

Acceptable Collection Container

SST, R-NoGel

Patient Preparation

Fasting preferred

Turn Around Time

1-3 days

Lab Department

Chemistry

Methodology

Immunoturbidimetry

CPT

86160 x 2

LOINC

4485-9; 4498-2