Test Overview
Test Methodology

Luminex Bead Test

Test Usage

This test enables characterization of potentially high titer or complement activating antibodies. The specificities of C1q binding antibodies are reported.

Test Details
Analytic Time

2 - 4 days

Soft Order Code
C1QPN reflexing to C1QA1 or C1QA2
MiChart Code
Miscellaneous Sendout reflexing to C1QA1 or C1QA2
Synonyms
  • HLA Antibody Specificity Class II
  • HLA Antibody Specificity Class I
  • C1q Binding HLA Antibody
Laboratory
Sendout
Reference Laboratory
UCLA Immunogenetics #310075
Section
Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Collection

Collect specimen in a red top tube. Send intact specimen at room temperature. Please complete a UCLA Immunogenetics Center Requisition https://www.pathology.med.umich.edu/static/apps/handbook/pdfs/Immunogen… and submit with the specimen.

Normal Volume
5 mL serum
Minimum Volume
2 mL serum
Additional Information

This screening test must be performed prior to order of UCLA #313033 C1q Class I and #314034 C1q Class II. Test sent to UCLA Immunogenetics Center.

Billing
CPT Code
86832, 86833
NY State Approved
No