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Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Container/Tube: Lavender top (plasma gel tubes are not acceptable)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1.5 mL plasma
Collection Instructions:
1. Mix well.
2. Within 30 minutes of collection (preferably immediately after venipuncture), centrifuge at ambient temperature, aliquot 1.5mL of plasma into a plastic vial and freeze immediately on dry ice or at -60 C or below in an ultra-low freezer.
3. Ship frozen.
Reporting Name
C4a LevelSpecimen Type
Plasma EDTASpecimen Minimum Volume
Plasma: 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
0-2830 ng/mL
Performing Laboratory
National Jewish HealthCPT Code Information
86160
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FC4AL | C4a Level | Not Provided |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FC4AL | C4a Level | Not Provided |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday