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C2 Level, Plasma

Test Code
13527


CPT Codes
86160<br>Restricted Client Code

Preferred Specimen
1 mL plasma submitted in a sterile, screw cap vial


Minimum Volume
0.25 mL


Instructions

Plasma from a lavender top (EDTA) tube is the only acceptable sample type. Mix sample thoroughly.

Centrifuge at 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.



Transport Temperature
Frozen


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: 1 year


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


Methodology
Radial Immunodiffusion

Setup Schedule
Set up: Varies; Report available: 21 days


Reference Range
See Laboratory Report




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.