Complement, Total Hem

Test Code: TD_3570
CPT Code(s): 86162

$45

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

Ch100
Ch50
Complement, total

Test Includes

Complement, Total Hem

Methodology

Liposome Immunoassay (LIA)

Rejection Criteria

Room temperature samples
Refrigerated samples
Hemolysis
Heat-inactivated samples

Reference Range(s)

40-62 U/ML

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Serum Seperator Tube

Minimum Volume

1 mL Frozen Serum

Sample Stability

Unacceptable room temperature
Unacceptable refrigerated
1 month frozen

Transport Temperature

Critical Frozen (CFZ)

Collection Instructions

2 mL serum. Allow SST to clot in an upright position for at least 30 minutes, then centrifuge sample within 2 hours of collection. Transfer serum to a plastic transport tube. Clearly label tube as serum. Freeze. Critical Frozen (CFZ).
When multiple tests are ordered, submit separate tube for this test.

Alternative Specimen

2 mL serum from a plain red top tube. Allow sample to clot in an upright position for at least 60 minutes, then centrifuge sample and transfer serum to a plastic transport tube within 2 hours of collection. Clearly label tube as serum from a plain red top tube. Freeze. Critical Frozen (CFZ).
When multiple tests are ordered, submit separate tube for this test.