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Recommendations when to order or not order the test. May include related or preferred tests.
Aids in the diagnosis of C1q deficiency. For testing to detect circulating immune complexes, refer to Circulating Immune Complex, C1q Binding (0050301).
New York DOH Approval Status
Indicates whether a test has been approved by the New York State Department of Health.
This test is New York state approved.
Specimen Required
Patient PreparationInstructions patient must follow before/during specimen collection.
CollectSpecimen type to collect. May include collection media, tubes, kits, etc.
Lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA).
Specimen PreparationInstructions for specimen prep before/after collection and prior to transport.
Separate plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube and freeze immediately. (Min: 0.1 mL)
Storage/Transport TemperaturePreferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to ARUP. See Stability for additional info.
CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Unacceptable ConditionsCommon conditions under which a specimen will be rejected.
Grossly hemolyzed, hyperlipemic, or room temperature specimens. Serum or non-EDTA plasma.
RemarksAdditional specimen collection, transport, or test submission information.
StabilityAcceptable times/temperatures for specimens. Times include storage and transport time to ARUP.
Expected turnaround time for a result, beginning when ARUP has received the specimen.
5-10 days
Reference Interval
Normal range/expected value(s) for a specific disease state. May also include abnormal ranges.
109-242 µg/mL
Interpretive Data
May include disease information, patient result explanation, recommendations, or details of testing.
Compliance Category
FDA
Note
Additional information related to the test.
For the C1q Binding assay, refer to ARUP test code 0050301. The C1q Binding assay detects circulating immune complexes. The Complement Component 1q Level assay quantifies the active fraction component, C1q, of the C1 complement protein complex.
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
The American Medical Association Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published in ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory are provided for informational purposes only. The codes reflect our interpretation of CPT coding requirements based upon AMA guidelines published annually. CPT codes are provided only as guidance to assist clients with billing. ARUP strongly recommends that clients confirm CPT codes with their Medicare administrative contractor, as requirements may differ. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. ARUP Laboratories assumes no responsibility for billing errors due to reliance on the CPT codes published.
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