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Complement Component C4a, Plasma

Also known as C4a des Arg, C4a complement, Activation Complement C4a

What it measures

  • Complement Component C4A, PlasmaLOINC 4501-3

Specimen

Specimen
2 mL frozen plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube submitted in a protease inhibitor transport tube
Minimum volume
1 mL
Container
Protease inhibitor transport tube
Temperature
Frozen

Collect whole blood into EDTA (lavender-top) tube. Centrifuge and pour 1-2 mL plasma carefully into protease inhibitor transport tube. (Note gradations on side of tube.) Freeze and transport on dry ice.

Turnaround

Set up: Mon, Wed, Sat

Billing

CPT 86160