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Complement Component C3, Pleural Fluid
Test Code17593
CPT Codes
86160
Preferred Specimen
1 mL pleural fluid collected in a sterile, plastic, screw-cap 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
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days
Methodology
Turbidimetric
Setup Schedule
Set up: Daily; Report available: 1-2 days
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.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153