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Immune Complexes
| Item | Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | No | ||
| Available Stat? | No | ||
| Test code | IC | ||
| Performed by | Quest | ||
| Sendout? | Yes | ||
| Method | ELISA (C1q binding) | ||
| Collection Instructions | Deliver IMMEDIATELY to lab. Only serum drawn within 30 minutes or immediately separated, stored and transported at ≤ 60C (dry ice) is suitable for assay. | ||
| Container type | Red top (on ice) (Gold top unacceptable) | ||
| Amount to Collect | 2 mL blood | ||
| Sample type | Serum | ||
| Preferred volume | 1 mL serum | ||
| Min. Volume | 0.2 mL serum | ||
| UCSF Rejection Criteria | Collected in Gold top. Received at room temperature or > 30 after collection if unseparated from cells | ||
| Processing notes | Separate immediately under refrigeration. Freeze at -60C in plastic tube and ship on dry ice. Order Quest # 36735 | ||
| Ref Lab Rejection Criteria | Thawed serum or plasma received | ||
| Units | µg Eq/mL (mcg Eq/mL) | ||
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| Synonyms | C1q; Raji cell assay | ||
| Stability | Refrigerated 2 days, frozen at -20C 1 year. | ||
| Turn around times | Test performed Tuesday, Thursday. Turnaround time: 2-6 days. | ||
| CPT coding | 86332-90 | ||
| LOINC code | 44392-9 | ||
| Last Updated | 12/19/2012 4:30:40 PM | ||
| Entry Number | 564 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667