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HelpTest Code C1QMMM Complement C1q, Serum
Additional Codes
| Mayo | C1Q |
| Epic ID | LAB5212 |
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Patient Preparation:
Fasting: 12 hours, preferred but not required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days |
| Frozen | 28 days | |
| Ambient | 21 days |
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Note:
Transport refrigerated.
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | OK |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | OK |
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Method Name
Nephelometry
Useful For
Assessment of an undetectable total complement level
Diagnosing congenital C1 (first component of complement) deficiency
Diagnosing acquired deficiency of C1 inhibitor
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
2 to 5 daysReference Values
12-22 mg/dL
CPT Code Information
86160