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Test Code FC3AR C3a Level By RIA

Important Note

Cerner Order Name:   Send-out Other


Specimen Required


Container/Tube: Lavender top (plasma gel tube/PST are not acceptable)

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 1.5 mL Plasma

Collection Instructions:

1. Mix well.

2. Within 30 minutes of collection, centrifuge at 1600 (±200) x g (rcf) at 4° C for 15 minutes.

3. Aliquot 1.5 mL of plasma into a plastic vial.

3. Freeze immediately at -20° C for up to 4 weeks or, ideally, at -60° C or below for up to 1 year.

4. Send frozen.


Secondary ID

75729

Method Name

Radioimmunoassay (RIA)

Reporting Name

C3a Level

Specimen Type

Plasma EDTA

Specimen Minimum Volume

Plasma: 0.5 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Plasma EDTA Frozen 365 days

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject

Reference Values

0-780 ng/mL

Performing Laboratory

National Jewish Health

Test Classification

The performance characteristics of this test have been validated by National Jewish Health. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The results are not intended to be used as the sole means for clinical diagnosis or patient management decisions. This laboratory is certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA-88) as qualified to perform high complexity clinical laboratory testing.

CPT Code Information

86160

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
FC3AR C3a Level 4488-3

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
FC3AR C3a Level 4488-3

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

21 to 44 days