COMPLEMENT COMPONENT 5
Order Code ID
1453
Test Description
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Abbreviation
Alias
Specimen Description
Serum
Container Type
Serum Separator Tube (SST)
CPT Code
86160
Transport Temperature
Critical Frozen
Turnaround Time
4 - 9 Days
Minimum Volume
1.0 mL
LOINC
4505-4
LOINC Description
Complement C5
Handling/Draw Instructions
After separation from cells: Ambient: 2 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 2 weeks. Rejection Criteria: Non-frozen specimens. Specimens exposed to repeated freeze/thaw cycles. Specimens left to clot at refrigerated temperature.
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