ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Complement Component 6 : 0099072

Mnemonic: COMP 6

Methodology: Quantitative Radial Immunodiffusion
Performed: Varies
Reported: 28-35 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Lavender (EDTA).

Specimen Preparation: Separate plasma from cells within 1 hour. Transfer 1 mL plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube and freeze on dry ice or at -70(Min: 1 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 1 month

Reference Interval:
By report
CPT Code(s): 86160
Cross References: C6 Complement Component Level (Complement Component 6)