Immune Complexes, C1q Binding
Test ID:
705132
CPT code:
86332
Synonyms:
C1q Binding
C1q Binding Test
C1q Immune Complexes
Circulating Immune Complexes
Complement C1q Immune Complexes
Immune Complex Detection by C1q
Clinical Use:
Monitor immune complex disease (ie, lupus, glomerulonephritis, serum hepatitis, arthritis, vasculitis); monitor progress of some malignancies
Test Information:
Circulating immune complexes can be demonstrated in rheumatic, infectious, and neoplastic diseases, as well as most immunologically mediated illnesses (inflammatory bowel disease, thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura). The 1981 WHO/IUIS survey of laboratory tests in clinical immunology concluded that the detection of circulating immune complexes is not essential to any specific diagnosis.
Specimen Type:
Serum, frozen
Requested Volume:
1 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.1 mL
Container Type:
Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
Collection:
Separate serum from cells. Transfer specimen to a plastic transport tube before freezing. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested.
Storage Instructions:
Freeze prior to transport.
Stability Requirements:
Samples may be stored at 2°C to 8°C for seven days prior to testing.
Rejection Criteria
Hemolysis; heating specimen for thawing may give false-positive results, avoid repeated thawing and freezing.
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