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HelpTest Code LAB4324 Complement, Alternate Pathway
Acceptable Collection Tube(s) or Specimen
Acceptable: Red Top
Specimen Draw Volume
Volume: 2.0 mL
Minimum Volume: 1.0 mL
Processing Instructions
Allow specimen to clot for an hour at room temperature, then centrifuge and separate serum from cells within 2 hours of collection. Send 1.0 mL serum frozen in a screw capped plastic vial. CRITICAL FROZEN.
Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen (-70°C): 30 days
Performed Test Frequency
Sunday, Wedesday
CPT(s)
86161 RUO
Performing Location
ARUP Reference Laboratory
Methodology
Semi-quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
Rejection Criteria
Serum separator tube (SST)
Refrigerated or room temperature specimens.
Specimens other than serum.
Samples clotted at refrigerated temperature.
Specimens repeatedly frozen and thawed.
Grossly hemolyzed or lipemic
Icteric specimens