12210:COMPLEMENT C3, COMPLEMENT C4, COMPLEMENT CH50 PROFILE

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12210:COMPLEMENT C3, COMPLEMENT C4, COMPLEMENT CH50 PROFILE
Alias Names: C3 / C4 / Ch50 Profile
Methodology: Nephelometry (NEPH) / Red Cell Hemolysis
Edit Date: 4/18/2010
Performed: C3 and C4: Daily; Ch50: Tuesday, Thursday
Released: Same day as tested.
CPT Code: 86160 x2 / 86162
Specimen Collection Details
Collection: One 7.5 mL serum separator tube (SST). Also acceptable: One 5 mL red top tube.
Handling: Allow to clot for 30 minutes to one hour at 20-25° C. Do not clot at 2-8° C. Centrifuge and separate serum from cells within one hour. Freeze immediately at -20° C. Avoid more than one freeze/thaw cycle.
Stability: 1 year at -20° C.
Standard Volume: 2 mL serum.
Minimum Volume: 1 mL serum.
Transport: Frozen on dry ice.
Rejection Criteria: Specimen allowed to clot at 2-8° C; plasma; gross hemolysis; specimen frozen/thawed more than once.

Reference Range:
See individual components.

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