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C5 Function

Test Code
C5


Alias/See Also
Complement (C5) Function

Quest Code
78082


CPT Codes
86161

Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum collected in no additive (red-top) tube, transferred to a plastic screw-cap vial


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Instructions
Please submit a separate, frozen vial for each test ordered requiring a frozen sample.
Freeze serum within 30 minutes of collection.


Transport Temperature
Frozen


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: unacceptable
Refrigerated: unacceptable
Frozen: 1 year


Methodology
Hemolytic Assay

Report Available
30 days

Performing Laboratory
National Jewish Medical and Research Center
Denver, CO




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.