Immune Complex Detection by C1q Binding

Message
*Take to processing ASAP. Must be spun down and frozen within an hour of collection.


Test Code
36735


Alias/See Also
LAB00221


CPT Codes
86332

Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel)


Minimum Volume
0.2 mL


Instructions
Freeze serum within one hour of time drawn. With multiple tests, submit a separate tube for each test. Do not thaw.


Transport Container
Transport tube


Transport Temperature
Frozen


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Frozen: 1 year


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Received refrigerated • SST® tube • Plasma • Grossly icteric


Methodology
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Immunoassay (ELISA)

Setup Schedule
Mon, thurs


Report Available
1-6 days


Reference Range
≤25.1 mcg Eq/mL


Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042




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.