Chat
Complement Activity, Alternative Pathway (AH50)
Copy Utility
Ordering Recommendation
Initial screening for suspected deficiency in the alternative complement pathway.
Mnemonic
Methodology
Semi-Quantitative Radial Immunodiffusion
Performed
Varies
Reported
7-14 days
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimen Required
Serum separator tube or plain red.
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)
CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Specimen types other than serum. Refrigerated or room temperature specimens. Specimens left to clot at refrigerated temperature. Specimens exposed to repeated freeze/thaw cycles.
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.
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.
Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)
Note
Hotline History
CPT Codes
86161
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 2005374 | Complement Activity, Alternative Pathway | 74520-8 |
Aliases
- AH50
- Alternate Pathway
- Functional Complement
- Hemolytic Complement
Feedback
