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Torrance Memorial Laboratories Test Code: 554096257
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Container/Tube: Lavender top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s), plasma gel tube(s) is not acceptable.
2. Mix well.
3. Within 30 minutes of collection (preferably immediately after venipuncture), centrifuge at ambient temperature, aliquot 1 mL of plasma into a plastic vial, and freeze immediately on dry ice or at -70 C.
4. Ship frozen.
Method Name
Radioimmunoassay (RIA)
Reporting Name
C4a LevelSpecimen Type
Plasma EDTASpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Plasma EDTA | Frozen | 365 days |
Reject Due To
| Hemolysis | Mild OK; Gross reject |
Reference Values
0-2830 ng/mL
Performing Laboratory
National Jewish HealthTest Classification
The performance characteristics for this test have been validated by National Jewish Health. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The results are not intended to be used as the sole means for clinical diagnosis or patient management decisions. This laboratory is certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA-88) as qualified to perform high complexity clinical laboratory testing.CPT Code Information
86160
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FC4AL | C4a Level | Not Provided |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FC4AL | C4a Level | Not Provided |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday