COMPLEMENT C3

Test Code
C3


Preferred Specimen
SERUM


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Transport Container
BIOHAZARD BAGQ


Transport Temperature
ROOM TEMPERATURE


Specimen Stability
Specimens can be stored at 2-8C or -20C for 8 days.


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
SPECIMEN IS HEMOLYZED OR LIPERMIC


Methodology
IMMUNOTURBIDMETRIC

Setup Schedule
SUNDAY - SATURDAY


Report Available
SAME DAY


Reference Range
88 - 165 mg/dL


Clinical Significance
This assay is used for the quanitation of C3. 


Performing Laboratory
BHMC-LR


Last Updated: February 3, 2019


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.