Test Overview
Test Methodology

Automated Liposome Lysis Assay

Test Usage

Diagnosis of C9 deficiency; investigation of a patient with absent total complement (CH50) level.

Reference Range *

37 - 61 units/mL

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

Test Details
Days Set Up
Monday - Saturday
Analytic Time

2 - 4 days

Soft Order Code
C9
MiChart Code
C9 Complement, Functional
Synonyms
  • C9
  • C9 Complement, Functional
Laboratory
Sendout
Reference Laboratory
Mayo C9FX (81066)
Section
Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Collection

A fasting specimen is preferred but not required. Collect blood in a red top tube; do not use SST tube. Immediately place on wet ice. Centrifuge, aliquot serum into a plastic vial and freeze immediately. Hemolytic or thawed specimens are unacceptable.

Special Handling

Place specimen on wet ice immediately following collection. Must arrive in lab or aliquot and freeze within 2 hours.

Normal Volume
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL serum
Rejection Criteria
SST tube not acceptable.
Additional Information

The Complement, Total Hemolytic (CH50) assay should be used as a screen for suspected complement deficiencies before ordering individual complement component assays. A deficiency of an individual component of the complement cascade will result in an undetectable total complement level. Test sent to Mayo Medical Laboratories.

Billing
CPT Code
86161
Fee Code
38143