C1Q
Complement Component C1q
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3350
Synonyms:
Immune Complex
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Required Patient Info:
State the patient's age on the request form.
Container Type:
Red top or serum gel tube
Specimen Type:
Serum
Preferred Volume:
1 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.1 mL
Specimen Processing:
Separate the serum from the cells and transfer the serum to a plastic transport tube.
Store and Transport:
Room temperature
Stability:
Frozen - 14 days
Refrigerated - 14 days
Room temperature - 14 days
Unacceptable Condition:
Chylous or lipemic serum, hemolysis, gross bacterial contamination or plasma samples will be rejected.
CPT Codes:
86160 - Complement C1Q (EAP 30021021)
Method:
Radial immunodiffusion (RID)
Notes:
1. C1q complement component (a subunit of the first component of complement).
2. This is a different assay than C1Q Binding, which is an assay for circulating Immune Complexes.