Complement C3
| Sunquest Code: | C3 | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB152 | Epic Name: | Complement C3 |
| Synonyms: | C3; Complement B,C/B,A; Complement Component C3 | ||
| Methodology: | Immunoturbidimetry | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Performed Mon-Fri; results are reported the same day. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 1 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.6 mL |
| Container: | Red or gold (gel) (Red (no gel)) |
| Causes for Rejection: | Grossly hemolyzed and highly lipemic samples. Samples not separated from cells within 2 hours of collection. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Allow specimen to clot 30-60 minutes at room temperature. Within 2 hours, centrifuge and aliquot 0.5 mL, 0.2 mL minimum. Store refrigerated. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Stability: | After separation from cells: 3 days refrigerated; 8 days frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Endocrine (UMMC-East Bank) |
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