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Complement Component C4, Synovial Fluid [17598X]
Test Code17598
CPT Codes
86160
Preferred Specimen
2 mL synovial fluid collected in a sterile, plastic leak-proof transport tube
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., night; Report available: 1 day
Reference Range
2-22 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 |
