C6 Complement, Functional C6

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

C6 Complement, Serum

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

C6 Complement, Serum

Clinical Info

Diagnosis of C6 deficiency
Investigation of a patient with an undetectable total complement (CH50) level

Specimen Type

Blood

Container

Red Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Red Top Tube
Specimen: 1 mL serum ( 0.5 mL min)
Transport Temperature: Frozen
Stability: 14 Days Frozen
Patient Preparation: Fasting preferred but not required
Ordering Guidance:
The total complement (CH50) 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
Collection
Instructions:
1. Immediately after specimen collection, place the tube on wet
ice.
2. Centrifuge and separate serum from clot.
3. Immediately freeze specimen.

Transport Instructions

Frozen

Specimen Stability

14 Days Frozen
Patient Preparation: Fasting preferred but not required
Ordering Guidance:
The total complement (CH50) assay (COM / Complement, Total, Serum) should be used as a screen for suspected complement deficiencies before ordering individual comple

Methodology

Automated Liposome Lysis Assay

Days Performed

Monday through Saturday; Continuous with a 3 p.m. cutoff

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Medical Laboratories

CPT

86161
LOINC Code: 60459-5

PDM

5902190

Result Interpretation

32-57 U/mL

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