REF MISC
Immune Complexes, C1Q Binding
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Red top or serum gel tube
Specimen Type:
Serum
Preferred Volume:
1 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.1 mL
Specimen Processing:
1. Separate the serum from the cells and place into a plastic transport tube before freezing.
2. To avoid delays in turn around time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, submit separate frozen samples for each test requested.
Store and Transport:
Frozen
Stability:
Refrigerated - 7 days
Unacceptable Condition:
Hemolyzed specimens will be rejected.
Heating a specimen that has been thawed may give false positive results. Avoid repeated thawing and freezing.
CPT Codes:
86332
Method:
Enzyme immunoassay (EIA)