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Useful For
Assessing disease activity in systemic lupus erythematosus
Investigating an undetectable total complement (CH50) level
Method Name
Nephelometry
Reporting Name
Complement C3, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
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 | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days | |
| Frozen | 28 days | ||
| Ambient | 72 hours |
Reference Values
75-175 mg/dL
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
86160
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| C3 | Complement C3, S | 4485-9 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| C3 | Complement C3, S | 4485-9 |
Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.NY State Approved
YesForms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Renal Diagnostics Test Request (T830) with the specimen.