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Complement Component C4, Peritoneal Fluid

Test Code
17596


CPT Codes
86160

Preferred Specimen
1 mL peritoneal fluid collected in a sterile, plastic, leak-proof 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


Methodology
Turbidimetric

Setup Schedule
Set up: Daily; Report available: 1 day


Reference Range
6-23 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



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.