Test Details
Mnemonic
C1QBA
Ordering Code
3680420
CPT-4 Code(s)
86332
Specimen Information
Collect
Serum separator tube (SST)
Specimen Preparation
Allow sample to clot completely (up to 1 hour). Centrifuge, separate serum from cells within 30 minutes and send 1.0 mL in a screw capped plastic vial. CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Alternate Specimen
Red top
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Transport Temperature
CRITICAL FROZEN
Rejection Criteria
Non-frozen specimens
Stability
Room temperature: 2 hours
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: 14 days
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: 14 days
Methodology
Semi-quantitative Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay
Reference Range
≤3.9 µg Eq/mL
Performing Laboratory
ARUP Reference Laboratory
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes