C3G Functional Panel
| Abbrev Code: | XMISC | ||
| Order Code: | LAB4909 | Order Name: | Laboratory Miscellaneous Test |
| Synonyms: | C3GN; DDD | ||
| Methodology: | Varies by test | ||
| CPT Codes: | 83516 x2, 83520 x, 86160 x10, 86161 x5, 86162 x1, 86334 x1 | ||
| Test Includes: | Three micro-panels: Complement Antibody Panel, Complement Biomarker Panel, Complement Pathway Panel. | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to the reference laboratory Mon-Thur; results are reported within 4 weeks. | ||
| Special Instructions: | Diagnostic and clinical information are required for testing. Send a copy of the MORL Kidney Testing Requisition form with each sample. See Associated Links for requisition and processing instructions. | ||
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 12 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 8.4 mL |
| Container: | Purple (EDTA), Red (no gel) |
| Collection Instructions: | Testing requires 2 sample types: Red (no gel) AND purple (EDTA). Collect 8.4-12 mL; 4.2 mL minimum, each in the red (no gel) and purple (EDTA) tubes. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Hemolyzed specimens. Specimens kept at ambient temperature. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot 2 mL minimum, of each EDTA plasma AND serum. Clearly indicate sample type on each aliquot tube. Store frozen. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (University Iowa Molecular Otolaryngology & Renal Research Laboratories) |
| Referral Lab number: | 08C3GFP |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | By report. |
| Use: | Appropriate for the initial evaluation of C3G patients, i.e., DDD or C3GN |
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