COMPLEMENT C5

Synonyms: C5L
Computer Code: (RC5)
Specimen Collection: 4 mL blood (red or gold top tube). Send immediately to Special Chemistry Lab
Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: Allow to clot. centrifuge, remove serum, freeze within 2 hours of collection. Min 0.3 mL serum.
Reference Values: See reference laboratory report.
Lab Code: Send Out
Requisition: SPEC C
Test Frequency: NA
Routine TAT: 14 days
Stat TAT: N/A
CPT Code(s): 86160
LCD or NCD:
Methodology Used:
See Addendum XVII