Advanced Diagnostic Laboratories

Panel C3Gn - C3 Glomerulopathy C3GN, DDD or Unknown Subclass

Test Code

C3GN

Description

Collect

AH50, CH50, & C3NEF – Serum from a plain red top is the only acceptable sample type. Gel barrier tubes are not acceptable(Each test requires individual aliquot)

FHL, FIL BBL, FBL, SC5b-9 – Plasma from a lavender top (EDTA) tube is the only acceptable sample type. Mix sample thoroughly(Each test requires individual aliquot)

CD46 – Draw one green top tube (Sodium or Lithium Heparin) or one lavender top tube (EDTA).

Pediatric Collection

AH50, CH50, C3NEF – 1 mL serum, frozen

FHL, FIL, BBL, FBL, SC5b-9 – 500 µL plasma, frozen

CD46 – 1 mL ambient whole blood

Unacceptable Conditions

AH50, CH50, FBL, BBL, C3NEF, FH, FIL, SC5b-9 - thawed specimens

CD46 -Frozen, clotted, hemolyzed or centrifuged specimens. Anticoagulants other than heparin or EDTA. Specimens >24 hrs old.

Storage Transport Temp

AH50, CH50, FBL, BBL, C3NEF, FHL, FIL, SC5b-9 – Send frozen serum/plasma Priority Overnight via FedEx and in a well insulated container on dry ice.

CD46 – Maintain and transport specimens at room temperature (18-22°C). Ship specimens Priority Overnight via Fed Ex in container sufficiently insulated to avoid temperature extremes (<10°C and >37°C).

Samples must arrive within 24 hours of draw and are accepted Monday through noon on Friday.

Stability

AH50, CH50, C3NEF, FHL, BBL, FBL, FIL, SC5b-9 - Frozen at -70°C: 1 year

CD46 – 24 hours at room temperature (18-22°C)

Notes

This panel includes the following components: AH50, CH50,BBL C3NEF, FHL FIL, CD46, SC5b-9, FBL

Performed

Monday - Friday

Methodology

Refer to individual components

Turnaround Time

Refer to individual components

Department

Complement Lab

Synonyms

Dense Deposit Disease;Glomerulopathy;Membranous Glomerulopathy;C3 Glomerulonephritis;MPGN;Kidney

Study Offerings

CAP/CLIA

New York Approved

Other

New York Approval Comments

Approved - Bb; No, Run with Waiver - for all others

FDA