Complement Component C4, Pleural Fluid

Complement Component C4, Pleural Fluid

Test Code

17595
86160
17595
86160
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Clinical Significance

Complement Component C4, Pleural Fluid - Measurements of this protein aid in the diagnosis of immunologic disorders, especially those associated with deficiencies of complement components.

Test Resources

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Test Details

Methodology

Turbidimetric

Reference Range(s)

6-23 mg/dL

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Methodology

Turbidimetric

Reference Range(s)

6-23 mg/dL
Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

1 mL pleural fluid collected in a sterile plastic screw-cap container

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Collection Instructions

Freeze and ship frozen on dry ice

Transport Temperature

Frozen

Specimen Stability

  • Room temperature: 7 days
  • Refrigerated: 7 days
  • Frozen: 28 days

Setup Schedule, Transport Container

Service Area must be determined
1 mL pleural fluid collected in a sterile plastic screw-cap container
0.5 mL
Freeze and ship frozen on dry ice
Frozen
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days
Service Area must be determined
Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.
In-home collection is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.
Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

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