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Complement Component C3, Pleural Fluid

Test Code
17593


CPT Codes
86160

Preferred Specimen
1 mL pleural fluid collected in sterile, leak-proof container


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Instructions
Freeze and ship frozen on dry ice


Transport Temperature
Frozen


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days


Methodology
Turbidimetric

Setup Schedule
Set up: Daily; Report available: 1 day


Reference Range
35-127 mg/dL


Clinical Significance
Measurements of this protein aid in the diagnosis of immunologic disorders, especially those associated with deficiencies of complement components.




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.