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HelpTest Code LAB2858 C 1 Complement
Additional Codes
C1
Clinical System Name
C1 Complement
Synonyms
C1 Complement
Complement C1
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood
Container(s): Gold SST, Red, or Gold Microtainer
Preferred Vol: 2.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 1.0 mL
Note: Serum must be separated from cells within THREE hours. Serum must be frozen within three hours of collection.
Processing Instructions
Reject due to:
Spin: Y
Aliquot: Y
Temp: -70 C
Storage Location: Serum must be frozen within THREE hour of collection. Spin blood, freeze 0.5 mL (0.1 mL Minimum) serum in a plastic aliquot tube affixed with a large Cerner label. Freeze in the CPA -70° C freezer, Send Outs rack.
Off-site collection: Spin, aliquot, and freeze serum within THREE hours of collection. Transport frozen.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Blood / Serum | Room temp | 3 h |
| Refrigerated | ||
| Serum | Frozen | Indefinitely |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | T and F | 3 - 5 d |
Performing Laboratory
University of Washington Medical Center
Department of Laboratory Medicine
Immunology Lab
1959 NE Pacific St, NW220
Seattle, WA 98195
Phone Number: (206) 520-4600
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone Number: (206) 987-2563
CPT Codes
86160
Methodology
Method: Radial Immunodiffusion (RID)
Analytical Volume: 0.1 mL Serum
Limitations:
Reference Range
| Female | Male | ||
| Age | Range | Age | Range |
| 0- | 12 - 25 | 0- | 12 - 25 |
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: | Complement C1 |
| Reference Test Number: | C1 |
| Instructions: | Send out Monday - Friday with the UW courier. |