Complement C3
Test Code: 006452
Performing Lab: LabCorp
CPT Code: 86160 001
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Synonym
C3; C3 (Beta 1C/Beta 1A Globulin); C3c; C3 Complement
Specimen Type
Serum (preferred) OR plasma
Specimen Container
Red-top tube, gel-barrier tube, OR green-top (heparin) tube.
Volume
1 mL (adult), 0.5 mL (pediatric)
Specimen Handling
Remove serum or plasma within 45 minutes and transfer to a plastic transport tube.
Unacceptable Conditions
Excessive lipemia (>1500 mg/dL) significantly increases the apparent C3 concentration.
Temperature
Refrigerate
Methodology
Immunologic
Stability
Room Temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 8 days
Frozen: 8 days
Result Code
Result Name
LOINC
006453
Complement C3, Serum
4485-9
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