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Epic EAP: LAB152
Epic Description: C3 COMPLEMENT
Synonym
C3
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, 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. Specimen is stable for 3 days when stored at 2-8° C. If holding longer than 3 days, aliquot serum/plasma into plastic vial and freeze. Transport frozen.
Aliquot Requirements
Plasma or Serum
Optimum 0.5 mL
Minimum 0.1 mL
Performing Lab
Chemistry Lab (Jeff Hwy)
Assay Frequency
24/7
Routine Turnaround Time
24 hours
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge specimen. Transport to laboratory. Specimen stable for 3 days when stored at 2-8° C.
CPT Code Information
86160