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Complement Component C4, Pleural Fluid (C4PL)
Test CodeLAB17595
Quest Code
17595
CPT Codes
86160
Preferred Specimen
1 mL pleural fluid collected in sterile transport tube
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
Freeze and ship frozen on dry ice
Transport Container
Sterile transport tube
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
Reference Range
6-23 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 |
