ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Complement Component 1, Functional : 0099078

Mnemonic: C1

Methodology: Quantitative Hemolytic Assay
Performed: Varies
Reported: 28-35 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Plain red.

Specimen Preparation: Allow blood to clot at room temperature for 20-60 minutes. Separate serum from cells and freeze on dry ice or at -70°C within 2 hours. Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 1 mL)

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

Remarks: CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. Allow blood to clot at room temperature for 60 minutes. Separate serum from cells and freeze on dry ice or at -70°C within 10 minutes.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 3 months
Reference Interval:
By report
CPT Code(s): 86161
Cross References: C1 (Complement Component 1, Functional), C1q (Complement Component 1, Functional)
 
 

 

 

 
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