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Test Code C3 C3 (Third Component of Complement), Serum or Plasma

Methodology

Turbidimetric

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube:

Preferred: Lithium heparin (light green-top)

Acceptable: Serum Gel

 Draw blood, spin down and send 1 mL (pediatric:  0.2 mL) of plasma or serum.

Specimen Stability Information

 

Specimen Type

Temperature

Time
Plasma,lithium heparin / Serum RT, spun

4 days
  Refrig., spun

8 days

 

Reference Values

90-180 mg/dL

Reject Due To

 

Hemolysis

Mild:

ok

Gross:

ok

Lipemia

Mild:

ok

Gross:

ok

Icterus

Mild:

ok

Gross:

ok

 

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

CPT Coding

86160

Secondary ID

HHA1257

Performing Laboratory

Huntsville Hospital Laboratory

LOINC Code

Test Name LOINC Code

C3 (Third Component of Complement), Serum or plasma

 4485-9