Complement C8 Level
Abbrev Code: | XMISC | ||
Order Code: | LAB4909 | Order Name: | Laboratory Miscellaneous Order |
Methodology: | Radial immunodiffusion (RID) | ||
CPT Codes: | 86160 x1 | ||
Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Thur; results are reported within 4 weeks. |
Collection Instructions
Specimen: | Blood |
Optimal Volume: | 2 mL |
Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.7 mL |
Container: | Purple (EDTA) |
Causes for Rejection: | Thawed specimens. Samples stored at -20°C. |
Processing and Shipping
Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot plasma within 30 minutes of collection, 1 mL, 0.25 mL minimum. Store on dry ice or at -70°C. |
Shipping Instructions: | Ship overnight on dry ice. |
Stability: | Stable for 1 year if frozen at -70°C. |
Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (National Jewish Health) |
Referral Lab number: | C8L |
Interpretive
Reference Range: | 49 - 106 mcg/mL |
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