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Complement C3, Synovial Fluid [17597X]
Test Code17597
CPT Codes
86160
Preferred Specimen
2 mL synovial fluid submitted in a sterile, plastic leak-proof container
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Instructions
Freeze and ship frozen on dry ice.
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days
Methodology
Immunoturbidimetry
Setup Schedule
Set up: Daily a.m., nights; Report available: 1 day
Reference Range
10-90 mg/dL
Clinical Significance
Measurements of this protein aid in the diagnosis of immunologic disorders, especially those associated with deficiencies of complement components.