Synonyms
Complement C4; C4
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
Scripps Chemistry
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
Same Day
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Blood
Container Type
Light Green (Lithium Heparin PST)
Collection Instructions
Serum collected in a serum separator tube (SST) or (red-top) tube is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 2 Hours; Refrigerated: 8 Days; Frozen: 3 Months
Test Volume Required
1 mL Serum or Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.25 mL Serum or Plasma
Processing Instructions
Separate serum or plasma within 2 hours of collection and refrigerate specimen. Complete a Scripps requisition and submit with specimen refrigerated. Call a routine TForce courier in the morning for pick-up.
CPT Codes
86160
Revised
05-10-19
Initials
SL