Test Details
Mnemonic
C1COM
Ordering Code
3620000
CPT-4 Code(s)
86161
Specimen Information
Collect
Red top
Specimen Preparation
Allow blood to clot at room temperature for 20 - 60 minutes. Centrifuge, separate serum from cells and send 1.0 mL serum frozen (-70°C) in a screw capped plastic vial. CRITICAL FROZEN.
Minimum Volume
0.25 mL
Transport Temperature
Critical frozen
Rejection Criteria
SST, thawed specimens
Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: 1 year
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: 1 year
Methodology
Quantitative Hemolytic Assay
Reference Range
See report
Performing Laboratory
National Jewish
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes