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Test Code C3 Complement 3 (C3)

Infectious

Additional Codes

MEDITECH MNEMONIC:

C3

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen:

1mL Serum

 

Minimum Volume:  

0.5mL Serum (does not include repeat or reflexed testing)

 

Setup Schedule: 

SUN-SAT

Transport Temperature/Stability

Transport Container:

Transport Tube

 

Preferred Transport Temperature:

Refrigerated

 

Specimen Stability:

Ambient:  <4 hours

Refrigerated:  <8 days

Frozen:  <8 days

Performing Laboratory

Willis Knighton Medical Center