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Additional Codes
CH50 Cin
Clinical System Name
CH50 Total Complement, Cincinnati
Synonyms
Total Complement, Cincinnati
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood
Container(s): Red
Preferred Vol: 2.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 1.0 mL
Note: Place specimen on ice after collection and deliver to lab immediately.
Processing Instructions
Reject due to: Gold SST. Specimens exposed to repeated freeze/thaw cycles. Non-frozen specimens.
Spin: Y
Aliquot: Y
Temp: -20 C
Storage Location: Allow to clot 15-30 min (on ice). Centrifuge and separate serum from cells within TWO hours of collection. Transfer 1.0 mL serum (Min. 0.5 mL) to an aliquot tube affixed with large Epic label. Freeze (immediately) at -20 C. Transport frozen..
Off-site Collection: Allow to clot 15-30 min (on ice). Centrifuge and separate serum from cells within TWO hours of collection. Transfer 1.0 mL serum (Min. 0.5 mL) to an aliquot tube affixed with large Epic label. Freeze (immediately) at -20 C. Transport frozen.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Blood | Room Temp | 2 h |
| Refrigerated | Unacceptable | |
| Serum | Frozen | 2 w |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | M, W, F | 4 d |
Performing Laboratory
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital
Thrombotic Microangiopathy Laboratory
3333 Burnet Avenue
ATTN: Lab Processing B-4
Cincinnati, OH 45229
Phone: (513) 636-4530
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone: (206) 987-2563
CPT Codes
86162
Methodology
Method: ELISA
Analytical Volume: 0.5 mL Serum
Limitations:
Reference Range
| Low: | 0 - 100 |
| Normal: | 101 - 300 |
| High: | > 300 |
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: | CH50 Total Complement |
| Reference Test Number: | 9009610 |
| Instructions: | Ship Monday through Thursday via FedEx Priority Overnight. Saturday deliveries are not accepted. |