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HelpTest Code FC3AR C3a Level By RIA
Specimen Required
Container/Tube: Lavender top (plasma gel tube/PST are not acceptable)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1.5 mL Plasma
Collection Instructions:
1. Mix well.
2. Within 30 minutes of collection, centrifuge at 1600 (±200) x g (rcf) at 4° C for 15 minutes.
3. Aliquot 1.5 mL of plasma into a plastic vial.
3. Freeze immediately at -20° C for up to 4 weeks or, ideally, at -60° C or below for up to 1 year.
4. Send frozen.
Method Name
Radioimmunoassay (RIA)
Reporting Name
C3a LevelSpecimen Type
Plasma EDTASpecimen Minimum Volume
Plasma: 0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Plasma EDTA | Frozen | 365 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Reference Values
0-780 ng/mL
Performing Laboratory
National Jewish HealthTest Classification
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
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
21 to 44 daysClinical Information
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