Test Code FCQBAM Circulating Immune Complex, C1q Binding
Additional Codes
| Mayo | FCQBA |
| Epic ID | LAB2330 |
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Collection Container/Tube: Red top or serum gel
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL serum
Collection Instructions:
1. Allow complete clotting of red blood cells (up to 1 hour).
2. Within 30 minutes after clotting is complete, centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
3. Freeze immediately.
4. Send frozen.
Note: Critical frozen. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Specimen Minimum Volume
Serum: 0.3 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Frozen | 14 days |
Transport frozen.
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis: | Reject |
| Thawing: | Cold reject; Warm reject |
| Non-frozen specimen | Reject |
Performing Laboratory
ARUP LaboratoriesMethod Name
Semi-Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
Useful For
Detecting circulating immune complexes
Day(s) Performed
Saturday, Monday, and Thursday
Report Available
4 to 15 daysReference Values
Less than or equal to 3.9 ug Eq/mL
CPT Code Information
86332