Test Code LAB2861 C1Q Immune Complex Solid Phase
Additional Codes
C1Q Solid
Clinical System Name
C1Q Immune Complex Solid Phase
Synonyms
Immune Complex Assay
Circulating complement binding immune complex
Circulating Immune Complex Detection
Immune Complex Assay
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 |
Availability
STAT | Performed | TAT |
---|---|---|
N | M and Th | 1 - 8 d |
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
CPT Codes
86332
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.
Send Out Instructions
Reference Test Name: | C1q Binding Assay |
Reference Lab Test Code: | 0050301 |
Instructions: | Send out Monday through Friday with the ARUP courier. |