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Test ID BLOD1432 Alternative Complement Pathway, Functional, Serum

Useful For

Investigation of suspected alternative pathway complement deficiency, atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome, C3 glomerulonephritis, and dense-deposit disease

Specimen Type

Serum Red


Ordering Guidance


COM / Complement, Total, Serum and this test are the most appropriate primary assays to use as screening methods for complement deficiencies. Abnormal results in one or the other, neither or both assays will help direct further testing.

 

This test is rarely useful when ordered in isolation.



Specimen Required


Patient Preparation: Patient should be fasting.

Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)

Collection Container/Tube: Red top (serum gel/SST are not acceptable)

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Immediately after specimen collection, place the tube on wet ice.

2. After sample has clotted on wet ice, centrifuge at 4° C and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.

3. Freeze specimen within 30 minutes of centrifugation. Sample must be placed on dry ice if not frozen immediately.

NOTE: If a refrigerated centrifuge is not available, it is acceptable to use a room temperature centrifuge, provided the specimen is kept on ice before centrifugation, and immediately afterward, the serum aliquoted and frozen.


Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis OK
Gross lipemia OK
Gross icterus OK

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.2 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Serum Red Frozen 14 days

Day(s) Performed

Monday, Thursday

Report Available

3 to 5 days

Method Name

Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

86161

Reporting Name

Alternative Complement Path Func, S

Reference Values

≥46% normal

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.

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Renal Diagnostics Test Request (T830) with the specimen.

Secondary ID

88676
Sanford Laboratories - Sioux Falls/Rapid City Additional Information:

SANFORD LABORATORY INTERFACE BUILD INFORMATION

Result Code  Result Code Description 
19291 Complement, Alternate Path, Func, S