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HelpEpic Test Code LAB101011 C3a Level By RIA
Additional Codes
MML:FC3AR
Specimen Required
Container/Tube: Lavender top tube
Preferred: Lavender top tube
Acceptable: Lavender top tube
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Collection Instructions: Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s), plasma gel tube(s) is not acceptable. Mix well, centrifuge at ambient temperature within one half hour of draw and freeze immediately. Send 1 mL of EDTA plasma frozen in plastic vial.
Complete and submit with specimen:
National Jewish Complement request form
Method Name
Radioimmunoassay (RIA)
Reporting Name
C3a LevelSpecimen Type
Plasma EDTASpecimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plasma EDTA | Frozen | 365 days |
Reject Due To
| Hemolysis | NA |
| Lipemia | NA |
| Icterus | NA |
| Other | NA |
Reference Values
0-780 ng/mL
Performing Laboratory
National Jewish HealthCPT Code Information
86160
NY State Approved
YesDay(s) Performed
First and third Thursday of the month