Synonyms
Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrom (aHUS)
Specimen Type
Serum and Whole Blood
Performing Lab
Versiti Wisconsin Hemostasis
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday-Friday
Standard TAT
7-10 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-3 mL Whole Blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube ***and*** 4 mL Blood collected in a (red-top) tube
Container Type
See Below
Collection Instructions
Collect Monday-Thursday 0900-1300 only, no weekends or holidays.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 24 Hours (Unacceptable for Serum); Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable (6 Months for Serum)
Rejection Criteria
Whole blood received > 24 hours old
Test Volume Required
3 mL Whole Blood ***and*** 2 mL Serum
Minimum Test Volume
1 mL Whole Blood ***and*** 2 mL Serum
Processing Instructions
Separate and freeze serum within 2 hours of collection. Avoid freeze/thaw cycles. Complete a Verisit Wisconsin Hemostasis requisition and submit with whole blood room temp ***and** serum frozen Monday-Thursday only, no weekends or holidays.
Included Tests
CD46 (MCP) Expression, C3, C4, Factor B, Factor H Autoantibody and Factor I.
Comments
Insurance authorization is required prior to draw for outpatients. Ok to send on inpatients.
CPT Codes
86160 (x5), 83516, 88184, 88185
Revised
03-04-19
Initials
SL