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Factor H (B1H) Level (FHL)
MessageOrder ESOT
Test Code
Factor H
Alias/See Also
Radial Immuno Assay (Factor H Level (B-1H));Complement (Factor H Level (B-1H));RIA (Factor H Level (B-1H);FH
Performed at National Jewish, test code FHL
Performed at National Jewish, test code FHL
CPT Codes
86160
Preferred Specimen
Plasma from a lavender top (EDTA) tube is the only acceptable sample type. Mix sample thoroughly. Centrifuge at room temp within one half hour of collection; preferably immediately after venipuncture. Transfer the cell-free plasma to a clean tube and immediately freeze the cell-free plasma on dry ice or at -70°C.
Preferred volume: 1 mL plasma, frozen
Preferred volume: 1 mL plasma, frozen
Minimum Volume
250 µL plasma, frozen
Transport Temperature
Send frozen plasma Priority Overnight via FedEx and in a well insulated container on dry ice.
Specimen Stability
Frozen at -70°C: 1 year
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Thawed specimen.
Methodology
Radial Immunodiffusion (RID)
Report Available
Up to 4 weeks
Reference Range
Human Male: 160-412 mcg/mL
Human Female: 160-412 mcg/mL
Human Female: 160-412 mcg/mL
Additional Information
Factor H (B1H) Level
