C3 (Third Component of Complement), Serum

Message
Specimen must arrive within 24 hours of draw


Test Code
292


CPT Codes
86160

Preferred Specimen
Serum
Container/Tube: Serum gel tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 3 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of serum 
Note: 1. Indicate patient’s age and serum. 2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate <=24 hours/Frozen 


Methodology
Nephelometry

Setup Schedule
Monday through Friday


Reference Range
0-60 days: 55.0-129.0 mg/dL
2 months: 61.4-155.0 mg/dL
3 months: 66.6-136.2 mg/dL
4 months: 64.5-182.0 mg/dL
5 months: 66.6-173.7 mg/dL
6 months: 77.0-177.8 mg/dL
7-9 months: 78.0-172.6 mg/dL
10-12 months: 75.9-187.2 mg/dL
1 year: 87.4-181.0 mg/dL
2 years: 84.2-176.8 mg/dL
3 years: 80.1-177.8 mg/dL
4-5 years: 89.4-172.6 mg/dL
6-8 years: 91.5-161.2 mg/dL
9-10 years: 92.6-202.8 mg/dL
>=11 years: 90.0-180.0 mg/dL


Performed By
CoxHealth



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.