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Epic EAP: LAB151
Epic Description: C4 COMPLEMENT
Synonym
C4
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Green, Lithium Heparin with Inert Gel |
4.5 mL | 1.0 mL |
| Alternate | Gold, Clot Activator with Inert Gel OR Red Micro, No anticoagulant, No gel | 4.5 mL | 1.0 mL |
| Preferred Micropuncture | Green Micro, Lithium Heparin with Inert Gel | 2 X 0.6 mL | 1 X 0.6 mL |
| Alternate Micropuncture | Gold Micro, Clot Activator with Inert Gel | 2 X 0.6 mL | 1 X 0.6 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot serum/plasma into plastic vial. Refrigerate specimen. Transport refrigerated on freeze packs. Must be anlyzed in 48 hours.
Aliquot Requirements
Plasma or Serum
Optimum 0.5 mL
Minimum 0.1 mL
Performing Lab
Chemistry Lab (Jeff Hwy)
OLG LGOH: Chemistry Lab
Assay Frequency
OHS: 24/7
OLG LGOH: Monday - Friday
Routine Turnaround Time
OHS: 24 hours
OLG LGOH: 2 days, excluding weekends and holidays.
CSR Storage Requirements
OHS: Centrifuge specimen. Transport to laboratory. If holding overnight, aliquot serum/plasma into plastic vial and refrigerate . Must be anlyzed in 48 hours.
OLG LGOH: 2 - 8 °C
CPT Code Information
86160