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HelpTest Code C5FX C5 Complement, Functional, Serum
Ordering Guidance
The total complement assay (COM / Complement, Total, Serum) should be used as a screen for suspected complement deficiencies before ordering individual complement component assays. A deficiency of an individual component of the complement cascade will result in an undetectable total complement level.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation: Fasting preferred
Supplies: Sarstedt 5 mL Aliquot Tube (T914)
Collection Container/Tube: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Immediately after specimen collection, place the tube on wet ice.
2. Centrifuge and aliquot serum into plastic vial.
3. Immediately freeze specimen.
Children's Mercy Hospital
Note:
CMH COLLECTION: 2 mL blood in Red vacutainer, place on ice
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum Red | Frozen | 14 days |
Useful For
Diagnosis of C5 deficiency
Investigation of a patient with an undetectable total complement level
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | OK |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | OK |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through FridayReport Available
1 to 3 daysReporting Name
C5 Complement, Functional, SReference Values
29-53 U/mL
Method Name
Automated Liposome Lysis Assay
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
86161