Immune Complex

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • IMO82
  • Soft Test Code:
  • C1QBN
  • Send Out Test Code:
  • 36735
Alternate Names
  • C1Q
  • Immune Complex by C1Q Binding
Clinical Significance

Assay detects circulating immune complexes, which are capable of activating the classical complement pathway.


Specimen Collection & Preparation

Specimen Requirements

1.0 mL Serum from a Red Top Tube in a Plastic Vial


Transport And Storage

1 year Frozen


Collection Instructions

Centrifuge and separate from cells immediately


Minimum Volume

0.2 mL


Neonatal Volume

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

Negative: <4.4 mcg Eq/mL
Equivocal: 4.4 - 10.7 mcg Eq/mL
Positive: > or = 10.8 mcg Eq/mL

Detection Limit: 1.23 mcg Eq/mL


Methodology:
  • Immunoassay (IA)
Clinical Significance

Assay detects circulating immune complexes, which are capable of activating the classical complement pathway.


Production Schedule

Sites Performed
  • Quest - Chantilly
Days Performed
Tuesday
Thursday
Departments
  • Sendouts - Clinical
Turn Around Time

4 to 6 days


Coding & Compliance

CDM

00910374


CPT Coding

86332