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Test Code C4 Complement C4, Serum

Reporting Name

Complement C4, S

Useful For

Investigating an undetectable total complement (CH50)

 

Confirming hereditary angioedema (with low C1 inhibitor)

 

Assessing disease activity in systemic lupus erythematosus, proliferative glomerulonephritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and autoimmune hemolytic anemia

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Specimen Type

Serum


Specimen Required


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.


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Serum Refrigerated (preferred) 7 days
  Frozen  28 days
  Ambient  72 hours

Reference Values

14-40 mg/dL

Test Classification

This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.

CPT Code Information

86160

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
C4 Complement C4, S 4498-2

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
C4 Complement C4, S 4498-2

Method Name

Nephelometry

Forms

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

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

1 to 2 days