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HelpTest Code LAB152 C3 Complement
Clinical Information
Decreased C3 may be associated with acute glomerulonephritis, membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis, immune complex disease, active systemic lupus erythematosus, septic shock, and end-stage liver disease.
Synonym
- C3
Specimen Required
Preferred Container/Tube: Gold SST Top
Acceptable Container/Tube: Gold SST Top
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Ambient: 4 hours
Refrigerated: 8 days
Specimen Collection Information
Outreach Clients: Spin and refrigerate if not received in lab within 4 hours of collection.
Rejection Due To
- Gross hemolysis
- Gross icterus
- Quantity not sufficient
- Quality not acceptable
Reference Values
87-200 mg/dL
Method Description
Turbidimetry
Performing Lab
Clinical Lab UH
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
Same day/1 day
Reporting Name
C3 Complement
CPT Code Information
86160
LOINC Code Information
4485-9