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C3, Pleural Fluid (C3PL)
Test CodeLAB8516
Quest Code
17593
CPT Codes
86160
Preferred Specimen
1 mL pleural fluid collected in a sterile plastic screw-cap container
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
Freeze and ship frozen on dry ice
Transport Container
Sterile plastic screw-cap container
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days
Methodology
Turbidimetric
Setup Schedule
Daily
Report Available
3-5 days
Reference Range
35-127 mg/dL
Clinical Significance
Measurements of this protein aid in the diagnosis of immunologic disorders, especially those associated with deficiencies of complement components.
Performing Laboratory
| Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-Chantilly VA |
| 14225 Newbrook Drive |
| Chantilly, VA 20151-2228 |
