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Complement C3a

Order Code
004220
CPT
86160
Test Details
Synonyms

acylation stimulation factor

TAT

11 days

Methodology

Radioimmunoassay (RIA)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

An activation fragment of C3. Elevated in acute inflammation.

Specimen Type

Plasma (EDTA) with Futhan preservative

Volume

1 mL

Specimen Container

Lavender-top (EDTA) tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

Strictly frozen, requires own sample container

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 1 day
Refrigerated 6 hours
Frozen 14 days
Freeze/thaw cycles stable x1
Order Code
004220
CPT
86160
Test Details
Synonyms

acylation stimulation factor

TAT

11 days

Methodology

Radioimmunoassay (RIA)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

An activation fragment of C3. Elevated in acute inflammation.

Specimen Type

Plasma (EDTA) with Futhan preservative

Volume

1 mL

Specimen Container

Lavender-top (EDTA) tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

Strictly frozen, requires own sample container

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 1 day
Refrigerated 6 hours
Frozen 14 days
Freeze/thaw cycles stable x1