C5a Level By RIA
Test Code
C5AR
Description
Collect
Plasma from a lavender top (EDTA) tube is the only acceptable sample type. Mix sample thoroughly. Keep tubes cold on wet ice or with a cold pack after collection.
Pediatric Collection
Minimum volume: 500 µL plasma, frozen.
Unacceptable Conditions
Thawed specimen.
Storage Transport Temp
Send frozen plasma Priority Overnight via FedEx and in a well insulated container on dry ice.
Stability
Frozen at -70°C: 1 year
Performed
Monday - Friday
Methodology
Radioimmunoassay (RIA)
Turnaround Time
up to 4 weeks
Department
Complement Lab
Synonyms
AP (C5ades Arg Level);Radial Immuno Assay ( (C5ades Arg Level));C5 anaphylatoxin (C5ades Arg Level);C5a anaphylatoxin;Complement (C5ades Arg Level);CP (C5ades Arg Level);C5a des Arg Level;complement derived chemotactic factor (C5ades Arg Level);C5AL
Study Offerings
CAP/CLIA
Reference Interval
Human Male, All Ages: 4.7-9.5 ng/mL
Human Female, All Ages: 4.7-9.5 ng/mL
CPT Code
86160
New York Approved
Legacy
FDA
LDT