Complement C3, Serum
Order Name
C3
Test Number: 5000300
Revision Date 02/26/2018
Test Number: 5000300
Revision Date 02/26/2018
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Complement C3, Serum
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Turbidometric | 4485-9 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1.5 mL (1 mL) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Refrigerated or Frozen |
| Alternate 1 | 1.5 mL (1 mL) | Serum | Clot Activator (Red Top, No-Gel) | Refrigerated or Frozen |
| Instructions | Separate serum from cells within one hour of collection. Stability: Room Temperature N/A, Refrigerated 7 days, Frozen 8 days. If ordering C3 with CH50, Please Collect a Red No-Gel Clot tube, freeze two separate individual aliquots for C3 and CH50. (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles). |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Mon - Sat |
| Expected TAT | 3 Days |
| Clinical Use | Low levels may occur during infections, exacerbation of SLE and glomerulonephritis. Undetectable level suggests C3 deficiency. |
| CPT Code(s) | 86160 |
| Lab Section | Immunology - Serology |