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Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Container/Tube: Lavender top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s), plasma gel tube(s) is not acceptable.
2. Mix well.
3. Within 30 minutes of collection, centrifuge at ambient temperature, aliquot 1 mL of plasma into a plastic vial, and freeze immediately.
4. Ship frozen.
Reporting Name
C3a LevelSpecimen Type
Plasma EDTASpecimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Plasma EDTA | Frozen | 365 days |
Reject Due To
| Hemolysis | Mild OK; Gross reject |
Reference Values
0-780 ng/mL
Performing Laboratory
National Jewish HealthCPT Code Information
86160
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FC3AR | C3a Level | 4488-3 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FC3AR | C3a Level | 4488-3 |
Day(s) Performed
First and third Thursday of the month