| Test CODE | NAME |
|---|
551
Complement C2
| Methodology: | Quantitative Radial Immunodiffusion |
| Performed: | Mon,Thu |
| Reported: | 7-10 days |
| Specimen Required: | Collect: Serum Separator Tube (SST) - 1 ml serum.
Specimen Preparation: Allow specimen to clot for one hour at room temperature. Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer serum to a Standard Transport Tube and freeze immediately.
Storage/Transport Temperature:CRITICAL FROZEN.
Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Unacceptable Conditions: Non-frozen specimens. Specimens exposed to repeated freeze/thaw cycles.
Specimens left to clot at refrigerated temperature.
Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 2 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 2 weeks
Note: This test is approved for NY .
Performing Lab
ARUP Laboratory
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| CPT Code(s): | 86160 |