Complement C 3
Test Mnemonic
C3COMP
CPT Codes
- 86160 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
4485-9
Aliases
- C3 Complement Component
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Plasma | Lithium heparin PST (Lt. Green) | Centrifuge and refrigerate. | Submit in original tube or aliquot specimen into CCL aliquot tube |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Centrifuge and refrigerate. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 4 days |
| Refrigerated | 8 days |
| Frozen | 8 days |
Days Performed
Sun - Sat
Turnaround Time
8 hours
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Turbidimetric Immunoassay (TUI) |
Reference Range
| Complement C 3 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Normal | 86 - 166 | mg/dL |
Clinical Info
Evaluation of immunologic disease or complement deficiency