Test Overview
Test Methodology
Radioimmunoassay (RIA)
Test Usage
Elevated C4a levels are indicative of classical and/or lectin pathway activation.
Reference Range *
0 - 2830 ng/mL
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Test Details
Days Set Up
Monday - Friday
Analytic Time
9 - 12 days
Soft Order Code
FC4AL
MiChart Code
C4ades Arg Level (Sendout)
Synonyms
- C4ades Arg Level
Laboratory
Sendout
Reference Laboratory
Mayo FC4AL (National Jewish Health C4AR)
Section
Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Collection
Collect specimen in a lavender top tube. Mix well, centrifuge, and aliquot plasma into a plastic vial within 30 minutes of collection. Freeze immediately.
Special Handling
Must arrive in lab or aliquot and freeze within 30 minutes.
Normal Volume
2 mL EDTA plasma
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL EDTA plasma
Additional Information
Test sent to Mayo Medical Laboratories; performed by National Jewish Health.
Billing
CPT Code
86160
Fee Code
AA388