C4
Additional Codes
LAB5780
Performing Laboratory
MBMC Main Laboratory
Methodology
Immunoturbidimetric
Specimen Requirements
Preferred Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Mint-green top (lithium heparin gel)
Specimen Volume: Full tube
Alternative Specimen type: Serum
Alternative container/tube: Gold, Serum gel
Alternative Specimen Volume: Full tube
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
STAT: 1 hour after receipt in laboratory
Routine: within 4 hours
Reference Values
0-1yr: 5-30 mg/dL
> 1 yr: 10-40 mg/dL
Test Classification and CPT Coding
Test Classification:This test has been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer’s instructions.
CPT Code:
86160
Stability
2 days Refrigerated