ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Complement Component 8 Functional : 0099133

Mnemonic: COMP 8 F

Methodology: Hemolytic Assay
Performed: Varies
Reported: 4-28 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Plain red.

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

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

Unacceptable Conditions: Serum separator tubes.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 3 months

Reference Interval:
By report
CPT Code(s): 86161
Cross References: C8 (Complement Component 8 Functional), Eighth Component of Complement (Complement Component 8 Functional), Hemolytic C8 (Complement Component 8 Functional)