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COMPLEMENT C3 (B)

Message
SEND OUT/BOSTON


Test Code
C3


Alias/See Also
C3


Preferred Specimen
SERUM-RED TOP


Minimum Volume
2 mLs


Instructions
DRAW 1 RED TOP TUBE, LET CLOT FOR 30 MINUTES, AND SPIN DOWN.
STABILITY OF SAMPLE MAKES IT NECESSARY TO FREEZE SERUM SAMPLE.


Transport Container
PLASTIC TUBE-FROZEN


Transport Temperature
FROZEN


Specimen Stability
FROZEN:
REFRIGERATED: 3 DAYS


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
HEMOLYZED SPECIMENS UNACCEPTABLE.


Methodology
Turbidimetric/Immunoturbidimetric

Setup Schedule
M-F


Report Available
1-2 DAYS


Reference Range
90 - 180 mg/dL


Clinical Significance
Decreased C3 may be associated with acute glomerulonephritis, membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis, immune complex disease, active systemic lupus erythematosis, and generalized autoimmune processes.


Performing Laboratory
Test performed at West Roxbury Chemistry Lab Contact: Jonathan Dryjowicz-Burek 857-203-5973

Additional Information
C3 COMPLEMENT


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.