Test Code LAB2860 C1 Function
Additional Codes
C1 Function
Clinical System Name
C1 Function
Synonyms
Complement C1 Function
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood
Container(s): Red
Preferred Vol: 1.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 0.5 mL
Note: Gel separator is not acceptable. Send to the Lab immediately after collection.
Processing Instructions
Reject due to: Gel separator is not acceptable. Thawed specimen.
Spin: Y
Aliquot: Y
Temp: -70 C
Storage location: Spin blood immediately, transfer 0.5 mL serum to a plastic tube affixed with large Cerner label. Deliver specimen to the freezer Send Outs rack. Plasma should be frozen within 1 hour of blood draw.
Off-site collection: Spin blood immediately. Serum should be frozen within 1 hour of blood draw.
Stability
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
---|---|---|
Serum | Room Temp | Unacceptable |
Refrigerated | N | |
Frozen | 1 yr |
Availability
STAT | Performed | TAT |
---|---|---|
N | 1st Thursday of the Month | 4 - 5 w |
Performing Laboratory
National Jewish Health
Complement Laboratory
1400 Jackson Street, Room D411
Denver, CO 80206
Phone Number: (800) 550-6227
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone Number: (206) 987-2563
CPT Codes
86161
Methodology
Method: Hemolytic Assay
Analytical Volume: 0.25 mL Serum
Limitations:
Reference Range
116,373 - 264.072 Units/mL
Send Out Instructions
Reference Test Name: | C1 Function |
Reference Lab Test Code: | C1F |
Instructions: | Send out Monday through Thursday via FedEx Priority Overnight. Saturday deliveries are not accepted. |