C3a desArg Fragment

C3a desArg Fragment

Test Code

17689
86161
17689
86161
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Clinical Significance

C3a desArg Fragment - C3a desArg is a cleavage product of C3 complement component activation. Elevated levels of C3a have been reported in patients with acute lyme disease, acute pancreatitis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and adult respiratory distress syndrome.

Test Resources

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Test Details

Methodology

Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Assay Category

This test was performed using a kit that has not been cleared or approved by the FDA. The analytical performance characteristics of this test have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. This test should not be used for diagnosis without confirmation by other medically established means.

Reference Range(s)

55-486 ng/mL

Alternative Name(s)

C3a Level,C3a Anaphylatoxin

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Methodology

Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
This test was performed using a kit that has not been cleared or approved by the FDA. The analytical performance characteristics of this test have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. This test should not be used for diagnosis without confirmation by other medically established means.

Reference Range(s)

55-486 ng/mL

Alternative Name(s)

C3a Level,C3a Anaphylatoxin
Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

1 mL (x2) frozen plasma collected in EDTA (lavender-top) tubes

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL in each of 2 tubes

Transport Temperature

Frozen

Specimen Stability

  • Room temperature: Unacceptable
  • Refrigerated: Unacceptable
  • Frozen: 21 days

Reject Criteria

Received room temperature • Received refrigerated

Setup Schedule, Transport Container

Service Area must be determined
1 mL (x2) frozen plasma collected in EDTA (lavender-top) tubes
0.5 mL in each of 2 tubes
Frozen
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: 21 days
Received room temperature • Received refrigerated
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

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