Synonyms
C3GN
Specimen Type
Serum and Plasma
Performing Lab
University of Iowa
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday-Friday
Standard TAT
4 Weeks
Collection Information
Specimen Required
4-8 mL Blood collected in a (red-top) tube ***and*** 4-8 mL Blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Container Type
See Below
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Frozen-Only
Rejection Criteria
Thawed specimens
Test Volume Required
4 mL Serum ***and*** 4 mL Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
2 mL Serum ***and*** 2 mL Plasma
Processing Instructions
Submit completed Univ of Iowa Kidney Testing requisition with specimen frozen Monday-Thursday only, no weekend or holidays.
Included Tests
Fluid Phase Activity Assay (IFE), FB, autoantibody, FH autoantibody, C3Nef (C3CSA), C5Nef (C3CSAP), C4Nef C3, C3c, C4, FB, Ba, Bb, CS, FD, Properdin levels, Soluble C5b-9 (sMAC), FI and FH levels CH50, APFA, C3b Deposition Assay
Comments
Ok to send on Outpatients and Inpatients.
CPT Codes
83516 (x2), 83520, 86160 (x11), 86161 (x5), 86162, 86235 (x3), 86334
Revised
1-13-23
Initials
SA/CS