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HelpTest ID BLOD1763 C3 Glomerulopathy Complement Panel
AKA
C3G-CP, Complement-Mediated Renal Disease, Serologies for DDD, C3GN
Specimen Type/Requirements
Red top - Serum, Frozen AND EDTA Lavender - Plasma, Frozen
Frozen samples must be CLEARLY LABELED as red serum and EDTA plasma. Serum and EDTA plasma samples must be frozen to below -80°C immediately after separation from cells and shipped on dry ice. Ship overnight on at least 5 lbs of dry ice. Ship to be received Monday - Friday.
NO Weekend Deliveries or Holidays
If samples arrive thawed they will be rejected.
Send completed requsition with specimen: Molecular Otolaryngology & Renal Research Laboratories Requisition
Note: PLEX treatments will affect both serum and plasma tests, please wait ~14 days after PLEX to draw samples.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 2.0 mL Red top Serum AND 2.0 mL EDTA Plasma |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 2.0 mL Red top Serum AND 2.0 mL EDTA Plasma |
Performing Lab
Molecular Otolaryngology & Renal Research Laboratories (MORL), The University of Iowa, Iowa City
CPT
86161 (x5)
83516 (x2)
86160 (x11)
83520
86334
86162
Report Available
4 weeks
Additional Information
Tests included: CH50, APFA, C3b Deposition Assay, FHAA, FBAA, Fluid Phase Activity Assay-IFE, Nephritic Factors (C3Nef-C3CSA, C5Nef-C3CSAP, C4Nef), C3, C3c, C4, FB, Ba, Bb, FD, Properdin, C5, Soluble C5b-9, FH and FI levels
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | Not Acceptable | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | Not Acceptable | |
| Frozen | 6 months at -80 C | Preferred for Transport |
Methodology
Functional assays, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), turbidimetric assays and immunofixation electrophoresis (IFE) are utilized to assess the functionality and integrity of the complement system in patients with C3 Glomerulopathy.
Performed Test Frequency
Monday - Friday