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Factor I Level

Message
Order as ESOT

 


Test Code
Factor I


Alias/See Also
RIA (Factor I Level );C3b-INA (Factor I Level );Complement (Factor I Level );KAF (Factor I Level );Radial Immuno Assay (Factor I Level )
Performed at National Jewish, test code FIL


CPT Codes
86160

Minimum Volume
250 µL plasma, frozen


Instructions
Plasma from a lavender top (EDTA) tube is the only acceptable sample type. Mix sample thoroughly.Centrifugeat room temp within one half hour of collection; preferably immediately after venipuncture. Transfer the cell-free plasma to a clean tube and immediately freeze the cell-free plasma on dry ice or at -70°C.
Preferred volume: 1 mL plasma, frozen


Transport Temperature
Send frozen plasma Priority Overnight via FedEx and in a well insulated container on dry ice.


Specimen Stability
Frozen at -70°C: 1 year


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Thawed specimen.


Methodology
Radial Immunodiffusion (RID)

Setup Schedule
Varies


Report Available
Up to 4 weeks


Reference Range
Human Male: 29.3-58.5 mcg/mL
Human Female: 29.3-58.5 mcg/mL


Additional Information
Factor I Level


The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.