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Biomarkers · Chemical

Complement C3a

Primary unit
ng/mL
LOINC codes
4488-3
Tests that measure Complement C3a
Labcorp 2, Quest Diagnostics 1

Tests

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Labcorp 2 tests

Single-analyte tests

  • Complement C3a 004220

    Plasma · Fasting not stated · Turnaround 4 - 7 days

    Method and collection
    Method
    Radioimmunoassay (RIA); this assay measures both C3a and C3a-desArg in an equimolar manner
    Preparation
    No radioactive isotopes administered within 48 hours prior to venipuncture.
    Collection
    Collect EDTA whole blood sample into a chilled lavender-top tube. Immediately add Futhan preservative as directed in the Futhan collection kit (Labcorp No. 78946). Recap lavender tube and invert several times to mix well. Centrifuge the whole blood specimen to separate the plasma. Transfer the plasma into the plastic screw-cap tube that is included in the collection kit. The specimen must be submitted in this transfer tube, which is labeled with the words "Futhan Added." Freeze immediately and maintain frozen until tested. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested.
    Reference notes
    69.2–273.6 ng/mL
    Labcorp catalog page

Panels that include this biomarker

  • Lupus Monitor Profile 505770

    6 analytes · Serum · Fasting not stated · Turnaround 3 - 5 days

    Method and collection
    Method
    See individual components.
    Labcorp catalog page

Quest Diagnostics 1 test

Single-analyte tests

  • C3a desArg Fragment 17689

    Plasma · Fasting not stated · Turnaround Set up: Wed

    Method and collection
    Method
    Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
    Reference notes
    55-486 ng/mL
    Quest Diagnostics catalog page

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