Methodology
Automated Liposome Lysis Assay
Synonyms
C6; Complement; Functional C6; Functional Component; Hemolytic C6; Hemolytic Complement; Sixth Component of Complement
Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
Mayo Medical Lab
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday-Saturday; 3 P.M.
Standard TAT
1-3 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Collection Instructions
Place tube on wet ice immediately after collection and send to lab.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Frozen-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 14 Days
Rejection Criteria
Gross lipemia; Serum separator tube (SST)
Test Volume Required
1 mL Serum
Minimum Test Volume
0.5 mL Serum
CPT Codes
86161