Complement Profile I

Test Code
5412


CPT Codes
86162, 86160 (x3)

Includes
C1 Esterase Inhibitor, Protein
Complement Component C3c
Complement Component C4c
Complement, Total (CH50)


Preferred Specimen
4 mL serum collected in a serum separator tube (SST)

*Please see the individual tests for specific specimen requirements and stabilities.


Minimum Volume
1.4 mL


Instructions
Draw blood from a fasting patient. Centrifuge within 1 hour of collection. Transfer serum to clean, plastic, screw-capped vial(s), freeze immediately, and ship frozen.


Transport Container
Plastic screw-cap vial


Transport Temperature
Frozen


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: 8 days


Methodology
Enzymatic • Nephelometric • Turbidimetric

Setup Schedule
Set up and Report available: See individual tests


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.