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Test Code LAB154 Complement, Total, Serum

Important Note

Mayo test code: COM

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Reporting Name

Complement, Total, S

Specimen Type

Serum Red


Specimen Required


Patient Preparation: Fasting preferred.

Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)

Collection Container/Tube: Red top (serum gel/SST are not acceptable)

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Immediately after specimen collection, place the tube on wet ice.

2. After sample has clotted on wet ice, centrifuge at 4° C and aliquot serum into 5 mL plastic vial.

3. Within 30 minutes of centrifugation, freeze specimen. Sample must be placed on dry ice if not frozen immediately.


Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis OK
Gross lipemia OK
Gross icterus OK

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Serum Red Frozen 28 days

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Specimen Retention Time

14 days

Report Available

1 to 2 days

Reference Values

30-75 U/mL

Useful For

Detection of individuals with an ongoing immune process

 

First-tier screening test for congenital complement deficiencies

CPT Code Information

86162

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
COM Complement, Total, S 4532-8

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
COM Complement, Total, S 4532-8