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HelpTest Code LAB2861 C1Q Immune Complex Solid Phase
Additional Codes
C1Q Solid
Clinical System Name
C1Q Immune Complex Solid Phase
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood
Container(s): Gold SST or Red
Preferred Vol: 2.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 1.0 mL
Note: Send to Main Lab STAT. Must be frozen within one hour of collection.
Processing Instructions
Reject due to: Non-frozen specimens
Spin: Y
Aliquot: Y
Temp: -70 C
Storage location: Serum must be frozen within one hour of blood draw. Spin blood, transfer 1 mL serum to a plastic tube affixed with a large Cerner label. Store serum in the CPA -70 freezer, Send Outs rack.
Off-site collection: Spin, aliquot, and freeze specimen. Transport frozen.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Room temp | 2 h | |
| Refrigerated | Unacceptable | |
| Frozen | 2 w |
Performing Laboratory
ARUP Laboratories
500 Chipeta Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84108-1221
Phone Number: (800) 522-2787
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone Number: (206) 987-2563
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: | C1q Binding Assay |
| Reference Lab Test Code: | 0050301 |
| Instructions: | Send out Monday through Friday with the ARUP courier. |
Synonyms
Immune Complex Assay
Circulating complement binding immune complex
Circulating Immune Complex Detection
Immune Complex Assay
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | M and Th | 1 - 8 d |
Methodology
Method: Semi-Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
Analytical Volume: 0.3 mL
Limitations:
Reference Range
Less than 4 µgE/mL is considered negative for circulating complement binding immune complexes.
CPT Codes
86332