C3 COMPLEMENT

Test Code

LAB152

CPT Codes
86160

Includes

C3 Complement Quantitation

Preferred Specimen

One 5 mL gold top tube
Pediatric: Two gold top microtainers

Instructions

Sample must be centrifuged within two hours of collection and put into aliquot tubes following centrifugation. Aliquot 0.8 mL and refrigerate.
Required for Testing: 0.8 mL serum

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Refrigerated: 10 days at 2-8 C

Methodology
Turbidimetric

Setup Schedule

Monday-Friday

Reference Range

81- 157 mg/dL

Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.
Camden Clark Medical Center
St. Joseph’s Hospital
United Hospital Center

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.