- Test Name
- C1q Complement
- Aliases
- Circulating Immune Complex, C1q, C1q Binding Assay, C1q Immune Complexes, Immune Complex C1q
- Provincial Mnemonic
- MISC TEST
- LOINC Test Code
- Description and Primary Use
- Used to monitor immune complex diseases and progress of some malignancies.
- Reorder interval
- N/A
- TAT
- 25 Days
- Test Cost
- Not Available
- Tier
- 2 - Conditional/Restricted Access (See Ordering Requirements)
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
Approval requires test order:
1) by Allergist/Immunologist; or
2) Completed LTSA Form.
Enter test name (and/or Provincial Mnemonic) into Test(s) to be performed section on the LTSA Form. Direct questions on how to order test to Specimen Dispatch (709-777-2373).
- Required Consultations
- N/A
- Algorithms and Guidelines
N/A
- Special Patient Preparation
Fasting specimen preferred.
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
Centrifuge and separate serum from clot within 60 mins. of collection. Aliquot serum into 2 transport tubes.
- Criteria for Rejection
Plasma; gross lipemia.
- Laboratory Service Area
- Clinical Chemistry
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- Referred out of province
- Last Updated
- 06-Nov-19