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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