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Reporting Name
C3a LevelPerforming Laboratory
National Jewish HealthSpecimen Type
Plasma EDTASpecimen Required
Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s), plasma gel tube(s) is not acceptable. Mix well, centrifuge at ambient temperature within one half hour of draw, and freeze immediately. Send 1 mL of EDTA plasma frozen in plastic vial.
Complete and submit with
specimen:
1. National Jewish Complement request form
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plasma EDTA | Frozen | 365 days |
Reference Values
0 - 780 ng/mL
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
1st and 3rd Thursday of month
Test Classification
This test uses a kit/reagent designated by the manufacturer as for research use, not for clinical use. The performance characteristics of this test have been validated by National Jewish Health. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The results are not intended to be used as the sole means for clinical diagnosis or patient management decisions. This laboratory is certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA-88) as qualified to perform high complexity clinical laboratory testing.CPT Code Information
86160
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FC3AL | C3a Level | Not Provided |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| Z1295 | C3a Level | Not Provided |
Reject Due To
| Hemolysis | NA |
| Lipemia | NA |
| Icterus | NA |
| Other | NA |
Method Name
Radioimmunoassay (RIA)