Test ID FC3AL C3a Level
Method Name
Radioimmunoassay (RIA)
Reporting Name
C3a LevelSpecimen Type
Plasma EDTASpecimen Required
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:
1. National Jewish Complement request form
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Plasma EDTA | Frozen | 365 days |
Reference Values
0 - 780 ng/mL
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
1st and 3rd Thursday of month
Performing Laboratory
National Jewish HealthCPT Code Information
86160
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
FC3AL | C3a Level | 4488-3 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
Z1295 | C3a Level | 4488-3 |