Test Code LAB0201426 Complement C4, Serum
Methodology
Immunoturbidimetric
Performing Laboratory
CentraCare Laboratory Services
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Gold top (SST) & Red top (Serum & No Additive)
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.25 mL
Collection Instructions: Label specimen appropriately (serum).
If collecting using a red top with no gel separator, the serum must be removed within 1 hour of collection.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated: 2 days
Not recommended to be frozen.
Reference Values
1-14 years: 14-45 mg/dL
>14 years: 15-55 mg/dL
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86160