Complement C3a Level
| Sunquest Code: | CPCL3A | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB6823 | Epic Name: | Complement Component Level 3A |
| Methodology: | Radio immunoassay | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Thur; results are reported within 21 days. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 2 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1.2 mL |
| Container: | Purple (EDTA) |
| Causes for Rejection: | Thawed specimen. Samples stored at -20°C. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot within 30 minutes of collection 1 mL, 0.5 mL minimum. Store on dry ice or at -70°C. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship overnight on dry ice. |
| Stability: | 1 year if frozen at -70°C. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (National Jewish Health) |
| Referral Lab number: | C3AR |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | 0-780 ng/mL |
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