C5-9 Deficiency Screen
Abbrev Code: | C59S | ||
Order Code: | LAB6271 | Order Name: | Complement C5-9 Deficiency Screen |
Methodology: | Hemolytic assay | ||
CPT Codes: | 86161 x1 | ||
Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Thur; results are reported within 4 weeks. | ||
Special Instructions: | National Jewish no longer offers the C5-9 Deficiency. To avoid delay, individual components must be ordered on National Jewish requisition. |
Collection Instructions
Specimen: | Blood |
Optimal Volume: | 2 mL |
Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1.2 mL |
Container: | Red (no gel) |
Causes for Rejection: | Thawed samples. Samples stored at -20°C. Gel barrier tubes are not acceptable. |
Processing and Shipping
Specimen Processing: | Allow specimen to clot at room temperature for 20-60 minutes. Centrifuge and aliquot 1 mL, 0.5 mL minimum within 2 hours of collection or ASAP. Store on dry ice or at -70°C. |
Shipping Instructions: | Ship overnight on dry ice. |
Stability: | 1 year frozen at -70°C. |
Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (National Jewish Health) |
Referral Lab number: | CH50, C5F, C6F, C7F, C8F, C9F |
Interpretive
Reference Range: | See individual components for reference ranges. |
Use: | This assay provides a screen of all terminal pathway components. |
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