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Alternative Pathway Activity
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | Yes, contact Immunology 415-353-1712 |
| Available Stat? | No |
| Test code | MOLT |
| Performed by | National Jewish Medical Center via Quest |
| Sendout? | Yes |
| Method | Hemolytic assay |
| Collection Instructions | Do not use Gold top |
| Container type | Red top (Gold top unacceptable) |
| Amount to Collect | 3 mL blood |
| Sample type | Serum |
| Preferred volume | 1 mL serum |
| Min. Volume | 1 mL serum |
| UCSF Rejection Criteria | Collected in Gold top. |
| Processing notes | Separate as soon as possible and freeze serum at -20C and ship on dry ice to China Basin. Transport frozen. Order Quest test #14845X |
| Ref Lab Rejection Criteria | Received thawed |
| Units | Units/mL |
| Normal range | 77-159 Units/mL |
| Synonyms | AH50; Complement, Alternate Pathway |
| Stability | Refrigerated 2 hours, frozen at -20C indefinite |
| Turn around times | Set up once per week, Turnaround 7-14 days |
| CPT coding | 86162-90 |
| Last Updated | 9/18/2012 2:26:43 PM |
| Entry Number | 1025 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667