Complement C6, Functional




Test Mnemonic

C6FUN

CPT Codes

  • 86161 - QTY (1)

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Dpt of Lab Med & Pathology


Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
1 mLSerumNo additive (Red)Place specimen on ice after draw.FrozenPatient should be fasting. Do not use serum separator tubes. Remove serum from cells ASAP and freeze.

Minimum Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
0.5 mL     

Stability

Environmental Condition Description
Frozen14 days
AmbientUnacceptable
RefrigeratedUnacceptable

Days Performed

Mon - Sat

Turnaround Time

2 - 4 days

Methodology

Name Description
Turbidimetry (TURB) 

Reference Range

Complement C6, Functional
Sex Age From Age To Type Range Range Unit
   Years99 YearsNormal32 - 57U/mL

Special Info

Patient should be fasting. Place specimen on ice after draw. Do not use serum separator tubes. Remove serum from cells ASAP and freeze.

Clinical Info

Absent (or low) C6 functional levels in the presence of normal C6 antigen levels should be replicated with a new serum specimen to confirm that C6 inactivation did not occur during shipping.