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HelpTest Code C3C4 COMPLEMENT C3 AND C4, SERUM
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| Software | Test Code |
|---|---|
| Label Text | C3C4 |
| EPIC | LAB10198 |
Performing Laboratory
NorDx Laboratories
Useful For
Assessing disease activity in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), proliferative glomerulonephritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and autoimmune hemolytic anemia
Investigating an undetectable total complement (CH)
Method Name
Turbidimetric Immunoassay
Reference Values
C3: 85 -180 mg/dL
C4: 10.0 - 40.0 mg/dL
Days and Times Test Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
1 Day
Profile Information
|
Individual Test Description |
|---|
| COMPLEMENT C3, SERUM |
| COMPLEMENT C4, SERUM |
Specimen Type
Serum
Preferred Container
Serum Separator Tube (SST)
Preferred Volume
Serum: 1 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))
Minimum Volume
Serum: 0.3 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))
Specimen Collection and Handling
Spin specimen, separate from clot and send refrigerated.
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type: Serum
Refrigerated: 2 Days
Must be spun/separated within: 2 Hours
Add On Capable
Yes
Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements
No ABN Required
CPT Code Information
|
CPT Code |
CPT Description |
CPT Disclaimer |
|---|---|---|
| 86160 | Complement, Antigen, Each Component | |
| 86160 | Complement, Antigen, Each Component |
Keywords
C3 (THIRD COMPONENT OF COMPLEMENT)
C4 (FOURTH COMPONENT OF COMPLEMENT)
COMPLEMENT COMPONENT C’3
COMPLEMENT COMPONENT C’4
COMPLEMENT, C’3
COMPLEMENT, C’4
Performing Laboratory Location
NorDx Laboratories
LOINC Code Information
34544-7
Clinical Significance
Confirming hereditary angioedema
Acceptable Alternative Container(s)
Plasma Separator Tube (PST)
Red Top Tube