C3 Nephritic Factor
Test Mnemonic
C3NEPH
CPT Codes
- 86160 - QTY (4)
Includes
- C3 Nephritic Factor
- Interpretation
Performing Laboratory
Children's Hosp of Cincinnati
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Frozen | Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer serum to standard aliquot tube and freeze. |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Serum | No additive (Red) | Frozen | Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer serum to standard aliquot tube and freeze. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Frozen | After separation from cells: Acceptable |
| Refrigerated | After separation from cells: Unacceptable |
| Ambient | After separation from cells: Unacceptable |
Days Performed
Bi-weekly
Turnaround Time
15 - 16 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Hemolytic Assay |
Clinical Info
Detection of C3 Nephritic Factor aids in the guidance of therapy and prognosis of Membranoproliferative Glomerular Nephritis and partial Lypodystrophy.