C1q Binding Assay

Department

Immunology

Delphic Registration Code

OIMM

Laboratory Handling

Registration

send directly to immunology

Synonyms

Circulating Immune Complexes
Immune Complexes

Turnaround Time

3 weeks

Specimen Type

• Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• SST II (Gold Cap)

Acceptable

• Serum (Red Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4

No of Samples Required

1

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• SST II (Gold Cap)

Acceptable

• Serum (Red Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

1

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Serum

Minimum Volume (ml)

4

Transport to Lab

Frozen

Additional Referral/Aliquot Information

Samples stored at 2-8 o C can be tested within 72hrs of collection. For longer storage samples must be frozen and transported at -20 o C

Reference Intervals

C1q Binding Assay: Negative <40ug/ml; Equivocal 40-50ug/ml; Positive >50ug/ml

Test Method

ELISA

Contact Canterbury Health Laboratories on +64 3 364 0484 or email LabInfo@cdhb.health.nz

Additional Costing Information

C1q Binding assay performed at Auckland Hospital Laboratory.

Contact Information

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