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Epic EAP: LAB154
Epic Description: CH50 COMPLEMENT (TOTAL)
Synonym
Complement, Total, Serum
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel |
6.0 mL | 1.5 mL |
Specimen Stability
14 days frozen
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Deliver to laboratory within 1 hour of collection. Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot into a plastic vial. Freeze immediately within 2 hours of collection. Transport frozen on dry ice.
Aliquot Requirements
Serum
Optimum 1.0 mL
Minimum 0.5 mL
Performing Lab
Sendout Lab
Reference Lab: Warde Laboratories, Referral code: CH50
Assay Frequency
Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday
Routine Turnaround Time
6 days, excluding weekends and holidays.
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot into a plastic vial. Freeze immediately within 2 hours of collection.
CPT Code Information
86162
Rejection Criteria
Room Temperature samples
Refrigerated samples
Samples collected in gel
Lipemic Samples