Complement Component 5
| Sunquest Code: | C5 | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB3346 | Epic Name: | Complement C5 |
| Synonyms: | C5 | ||
| Methodology: | Radial immunodiffusion | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported within 3-8 days | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 2 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.8 mL |
| Container: | Red or gold (gel) [Alternate Containers: Red (no gel)] |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Allow specimen to clot 60 minutes at room temperature. Centrifuge and aliquot 1 mL, 0.3 mL minimum within 2 hours of collection. Requires separate aliquot. Freeze immediately, |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship on dry ice. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 50156 (C5) |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | Adult: 7-20 mg/dL |
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