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General Information
Alias: C3
Performed: 24 hrs.
Turn Around Time: Med Emerg: 60 minutes; Routine: 4 hours
CPT Codes: 86160
Performed By: Chemistry
Notes: Do not confuse with CD3 & CD4 lymphocyte markers.
Clinical Utility: Useful for assessing disease activity in SLE and investiagting undetectable total complement.
Unacceptable Conditions: Hemolysis
Components
| Name |
Method |
Sex |
Age Range |
Ref. Range Low |
Ref. Range High |
Units |
| C3 Complement |
|
|
0 - 150 Years |
90 |
180 |
mg/dL |
Specimen Requirements
| Type |
Container |
Volume |
Units |
Collection / Delivery |
Storage / Transport |
Off Campus |
| Blood |
Red w/Gel, 5mL |
Fill tube. |
|
|
Deliver at room temperature to the lab within 2 hours. |
Specimens should be spun and aliquots prepared when needed. Store in appropriate temperature conditions and deliver to Logistics Laboratory. |