Complement Component C3c

Test Code

351

CPT Codes
86160

Preferred Specimen

1 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 4 days
Frozen: 8 days

Methodology
Immunoturbidimetric

Setup Schedule

Tues-Sat

Report Available

2-4 days

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

Quest Diagnostics - West Region

Last Updated: November 6, 2024

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