COMPLEMENT C1Q, QUANTITATIVE
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: C1Q
UPHSM LIS Test #: 026210
Schedule:
Testing Time: 5-9 Days
Testing Lab: Labcorp
UPHSM LIS Test #: 026210
Schedule:
Testing Time: 5-9 Days
Testing Lab: Labcorp
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 1.0 mL
Temperature: Ambient
Tube Type: Serum
Collection Info:
Minimum Volume: 0.1 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Container: Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
Collection: Separate serum from cells.
Temperature: Ambient
Tube Type: Serum
Collection Info:
Minimum Volume: 0.1 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Container: Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
Collection: Separate serum from cells.
Specimen Acceptability
Cause for Rejection:
Chylous serum; gross bacterial contamination; Plasma should be avoided since fibrin may result in the appearance of nonspecific precipitation, which may adversely affect interpretation.
Chylous serum; gross bacterial contamination; Plasma should be avoided since fibrin may result in the appearance of nonspecific precipitation, which may adversely affect interpretation.
Methods
Radial immunodiffusion (RID)
Clinical Utilities
Evaluate the classical complement pathway
CPT Codes
86160
* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
