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Alternative Complement Pathway Functional, Serum
Test Code58689
Preferred Specimen
Red Top
Patient Preparation
Fasting preferred
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Instructions
1. Immediately after specimen collection, place the tube on wet ice and allow specimen to clot.
2. Centrifuge at 4° C and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
3. Freeze specimen within 30 minutes of centrifugation. Sample must be placed on dry ice if not frozen immediately.
Note: If a refrigerated centrifuge is not available, it is acceptable to use a room temperature centrifuge, provided the specimen is kept on ice before centrifugation, and immediately afterward, the serum aliquoted and frozen.
2. Centrifuge at 4° C and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
3. Freeze specimen within 30 minutes of centrifugation. Sample must be placed on dry ice if not frozen immediately.
Note: If a refrigerated centrifuge is not available, it is acceptable to use a room temperature centrifuge, provided the specimen is kept on ice before centrifugation, and immediately afterward, the serum aliquoted and frozen.
Transport Container
Transport tube
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: 14 days
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: 14 days
Methodology
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
FDA Status
This test uses a reagent or kit labeled by the manufacturer as research use only. Its performance characteristics were determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the FDA.
Setup Schedule
Varies
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
