Synonyms
MAC (SC5b-9); Eculizumab Monitor (SC5B-9); Membrane Attack Complex (SC5b-9); Soluble Terminal Complement Complex (SC5b-9)
Specimen Type
Plasma
Performing Lab
Cincinnati Children's TMA
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
2 x per Week
Standard TAT
1 Week
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-3 mL Blood
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Frozen-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 2 Hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 6 Months
Rejection Criteria
Incorrect anticoagulant; Hemolyzed; Clotted; Older than 2 hours unspun
Test Volume Required
1 mL Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.5 mL Plasma
Processing Instructions
Separate plasma within 2 hours of collection and freeze immediately. Complete a Cincinnati Children's TMA requisition and submit with specimen frozen Monday-Thursday only, no weekends or holidays.
CPT Codes
86160
Revised
01-07-19
Initials
SL