Test Code COC1Q / 016824-LC C1q (COMPLEMENT COMPONENT C1q), SERUM
Additional Codes
Software | Test Code |
---|---|
SoftID | COC1Q |
EPIC | LAB10043 |
LabCorp | 016824 |
Performing Laboratory
Laboratory Corporation of America (LabCorp)
Useful For
Evaluating the classical complement pathway
Method Name
Radial Immunodiffusion (RID)
Reference Values
Male: 11.8-23.8 mg/dL
Female: 11.8- 24.4 mg/dL
Days and Times Test Performed
Monday and Friday
Report Available
5-10 Days
Specimen Type
Serum
Preferred Container
Serum Separator Tube (SST)
Preferred Volume
Serum: 1 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))
Minimum Volume
Serum: 0.1 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))
Specimen Collection and Handling
1. Spin specimen, separate from clot and send at ambient temperature.
2. Patient’s sex is required on request form for processing.
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type: Serum
Frozen: 14 Days
Refrigerated: 14 Days
Room Temp: 14 Days
Note: Stable x3 freeze/thaw cycles.
Add On Capable
Not Permitted
Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements
No ABN Required
CPT Code Information
CPT Code |
CPT Description |
CPT Disclaimer |
---|---|---|
86160 | Complement, Antigen, Each Component |
Keywords
COMPLEMENT COMPONENT C1Q
COMPLEMENT, C1Q
Performing Laboratory Location
Laboratory Corporation of America (LabCorp)
LOINC Code Information
4478-4
Acceptable Alternative Container(s)
Red Top Tube
Rejection Information
Chylous serum, gross bacterial contamination, or plasma specimen