• Exsera Order Code: C3IM
• CPT Code: 86160

Specimen Type: EDTA Plasma or Serum

Collection Tube: Lavender top, K2 or K3 EDTA (EDTA Plasma) or Red/tiger top (Serum)

Collection Instructions: 

For plasma samples: Store samples on wet ice and centrifuge within 2 hours of draw. Then transfer to cryogenic tubes and aliquot as necessary before storing tubes in the appropriate freezer.

For Serum Samples: Allow collected blood to clot for 20-60 minutes before centrifuging. Then transfer to cryogenic tubes and aliquot as necessary before freezing and storing tubes at -80C within 2 hours of collection. 

Volume Required: ~500 mcL  

Storage/Transport Temperature: Frozen @ -80C

Stability: 1196 Days while stored @ -80C from date of draw

Unacceptable Conditions: Samples stored at <-80C, previously thawed samples, or unlabeled samples. 

Normal Human (Plasma and Serum): 66.6 - 163 mg/dL

ULOQ/ALQ: 350 mg/dL

LLOQ/BLQ: 35 mg/dL

This test has been cleared by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions and per Exsera's SOPs. Performance characteristics were verified by Exsera in a manner consistent with CAP/CLIA requirements.

Nephelometry

• Standard: 14-20 Days
• Expedited: 4-5 Days

C3 Level, Total C3 Complement Level

Diagnostic samples held for ~2 months before disposal of remaining sample