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HelpTest ID BLOD1292 Complement C1q, Serum
Useful For
Assessment of an undetectable total complement level
Diagnosing congenital C1 (first component of complement) deficiency
Diagnosing acquired deficiency of C1 inhibitor
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Patient Preparation: Fasting for 12 hours
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
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
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | OK |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | OK |
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days |
| Frozen | 28 days | |
| Ambient | 21 days |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
2 to 5 daysMethod Name
Nephelometry
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
86160
Reporting Name
Complement C1q, SReference Values
12-22 mg/dL
Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.Secondary ID
8851
Sanford Laboratories - Sioux Falls/Rapid City Additional Information:
SANFORD LABORATORY INTERFACE BUILD INFORMATION
| Result Code | Result Code Description |
|---|---|
| 15878 | Complement Component C1Q |