COMPTOT
Complement, Total (CH50), Serum
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3252
Synonyms:
CH50
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Red top or serum gel tube
Specimen Type:
Serum
Preferred Volume:
1 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL
Collection Procedure:
1. Allow the tube to clot at room temperature for 15 - 30 minutes.
2. Remove the serum after centrifugation and place in a plastic transport tube.
3. To avoid delays in turn around time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested.
Store and Transport:
Frozen
Stability:
Frozen - 14 days
Freeze/Thaw cycles: Stable x3
Unacceptable Condition:
Specimens that are grossly lipemic or not frozen will be rejected.
CPT Codes:
86162 - Complement Total CH50 (EAP 30020522)
Method:
Quantitative liposome lysis by spectrophotometry