Complement Activity, Alternative Pathway (AH50)

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Ordering Recommendation

Initial screening for suspected deficiency in the alternative complement pathway.

Mnemonic

AH50

Methodology

Semi-Quantitative Radial Immunodiffusion

Performed

Varies

Reported

7-14 days

New York DOH Approval Status

This test is New York DOH approved.

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation
Collect

Serum separator tube or plain red.

Specimen Preparation

Allow specimen to clot for one hour at room temperature. Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube and freeze. (Min: 0.3 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature

CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.

Unacceptable Conditions

Specimen types other than serum. Refrigerated or room temperature specimens. Specimens left to clot at refrigerated temperature. Specimens exposed to repeated freeze/thaw cycles.

Remarks
Stability

After separation from cells: Ambient: 2 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 2 weeks

Reference Interval

Effective April 2, 2012

59 percent normal or greater

Interpretive Data

This test is intended for screening of functional activity of the alternative pathway of the complement system. Abnormal test results can be due to hereditary absence or acquired functional defect in the activity of any of the individual components of the alternative pathway. If test result is abnormal, order specific tests for evaluation of individual components of alternative pathway, including Complement Factor B (ARUP test code 0051720) and Complement Component 3 (ARUP test code 0050150).

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.

Compliance Category

Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)

Note

Hotline History

N/A

CPT Codes

86161

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Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
2005374 Complement Activity, Alternative Pathway 74520-8
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Aliases

  • AH50
  • Alternate Pathway
  • Alternative Complement Pathway
  • Alternative Complement Pathway Function
  • Alternative Pathway - Complement
  • Functional Complement
  • Hemolytic Complement
Complement Activity, Alternative Pathway (AH50)