C1q Complement Protein
Test Mnemonic
COMC1Q
CPT Codes
- 86160 - QTY (1)
Aliases
- Complement Component 1Q Level
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Plasma | EDTA (Lavender) | N/A | Frozen, Critical | Separate plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection and transfer to standard aliquot tube. Freeze immediately. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | Unacceptable |
| Frozen | 1 month |
| Refrigerated | 48 hours |
Days Performed
Tue, Fri
Turnaround Time
6 - 11 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Radial Immunodiffusion (RID) |
Reference Range
| C1q Complement Protein | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Normal | 109 - 242 | ug/mL |
Special Info
Critical frozen. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. Grossly hemolyzed, hyperlipemic, or room temperature specimens are unacceptable. Serum or non-EDTA plasma specimens will not be accepted. This test is New York DOH approved.
Clinical Info
Aids in the diagnosis of C1q deficiency. The C1q Complement Protein assay quantifies the active fraction component, C1q, of the C1 complement protein complex.