Days Set Up
Varies
Analytic Time

Up to 4 weeks

Soft Order Code
MMLR

Test Updated:

Synonyms

C8
C8 COMPLEMENT, ANTIGEN, SERUM
C8 Level (C8L)

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Test Overview

Test Methodology

Radial Immunodiffusion

Test Usage

Diagnosis of C8 deficiency; investigation of a patient with absent total complement (CH50) level.

Reference Range

49-106 mcg/mL

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

Specimen Requirements

Collection Onsite

Collect blood in a lavender top tube from a fasting patient. Centrifuge, aliquot plasma into plastic vial and freeze immediately (within 1 hour).

Collection Offsite

Collect blood in a lavender top tube from a fasting patient. Centrifuge, aliquot plasma into plastic vial and freeze immediately (within 1 hour).

Lavender Top Tube
Normal Volume
1 mL EDTA plasma
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL EDTA plasma

Billing Information

CPT Code
86160
Pro Fee Code
 
LOINC
 

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