Methodology
Hemolytic Assay
Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
National Jewish Complement
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
3rd Wednesday of the Month
Standard TAT
4 Weeks
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Frozen-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp=Unacceptable; Refrigerated=Unacceptable; Frozen=1 Year
Rejection Criteria
Thawed specimen; Serum separator tubes (SST)
Test Volume Required
1 mL Serum
Minimum Test Volume
0.25 mL Serum
Processing Instructions
Separate serum and freeze immediately. Complete a National Jewish Complement Lab requisition and submit with specimen frozen Monday-Friday, ok for Saturday delivery.
CPT Codes
86161