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Test Code 9619 Complement C1q, Serum

Additional Codes

Mayo Test ID
C1Q

Reporting Name

Complement C1q, S

Useful For

Assessment of an undetectable total complement (CH50) level

 

Diagnosing congenital C1 (first component of complement) deficiency

 

Diagnosing acquired deficiency of C1 inhibitor

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Specimen Type

Serum


Specimen Required


Patient Preparation: Fasting for 12 hours

Container/Tube:

Preferred: Red top

Acceptable: Serum gel

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into plastic vial


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Serum Refrigerated (preferred) 28 days
  Frozen  28 days
  Ambient  21 days

Reference Values

12-22 mg/dL

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

CPT Code Information

86160

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
C1Q Complement C1q, S 4478-4

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
C1Q Complement C1q, S 4478-4

Report Available

2 to 5 days

Method Name

Nephelometry

Barnes-Jewish Hospital Additional Information:

For BJH Laboratory Use Only
Laboratory Processing Instructions:

Call Laboratory Medicine resident at digital pager 314-747-1320 for approval before drawing the specimen.

BJH Core Laboratory will forward to the performing laboratory. Do not reject specimen if not received on ice. Laboratory Medicine resident approval is required before forwarding the specimen.