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Test Code C4 C4 (Fourth 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.

Reject Due To

 

Hemolysis

Mild:

ok

Gross:

ok

Lipemia

Mild:

ok

Gross:

ok

Icterus

Mild:

ok

Gross:

ok

 

Reference Values

10-40 mg/dL

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

CPT Coding

86160

Performing Laboratory

Huntsville Hospital Laboratory

Secondary ID

HHA1258

LOINC Coding

Test Name LOINC Code

C4 (Fourth Component of Complement), Serum or Plasma

4498-2

 

Specimen Stability Information

 

Specimen Type

Temperature

Time

Plasma,lithium heparin / Serum RT, spun

2 days

  Refrigerated, spun

8 days