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Test Code LAB151 Complement C4

Important Note

Methodology and reference ranges have changed.  See below for additional information regarding these changes.

Performing Laboratory

Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center (ARRMC)

 

Performing Department

Special Chemistry

Specimen Required

Yellow (Gold) top tube (SST)

 

Tubes of blood are to be kept in a vertical position at all times. Centrifuge collection tube and separate within 2 hours of draw.

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Stability Information

  • Tubes of blood are to be kept in a vertical position at all times.
  • Centrifuge collection tube and separate within 2 hours of draw.
  • Serum samples may be stored at 2°-8°C if not assayed within 6 hours.
  • Freeze if not assayed within 24 hours.

Reject Due To

Plasma samples are not accepted

Grossly Hemolyzed

Grossly Lipemic

Day(s) Performed

Test is run Monday through Friday, A.M. shift.

Method Name

 Turbidimetric

CPT Code Information

86160  Complement; antigen, each component

Billing Code

2070076

Reference Values

 

Assay

New Adult Reference Range

Previous Adult Reference Range

C4

12.9 – 39.2 mg/dL

16 – 38 mg/dL

 

***Pediatric ranges have not been established.