Test Code FCIC3 Circulating Immune Complex, C3 fragments
Specimen Required
Collection Container/Tube: Red top or serum gel
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL Serum
Collection Instructions:
1. Allow complete clotting of red blood cells (up to 1 hour).
2. Within 30 minutes after clotting is complete, centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
3. Freeze immediately.
4. Send frozen
Note: Critical frozen. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Secondary ID
75772Method Name
Semi-Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
Reporting Name
CIC, C3 fragmentsSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
Serum: 0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Frozen | 30 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
| Non-frozen specimens | Reject |
Reference Values
Less than or equal to 15 ug Eq/mL
Interpretation
Many autoimmune disorders, chronic infections, and malignancies are associated with circulating immune complexes. Quantitation of immune complexes assists in staging immunologic disorders. Detection of circulating immune complexes is not essential to any specific diagnosis. Circulating immune complexes may be found without any evident pathology and positive results do not necessarily implicate immune complex-related disease process.
Values between 15 and 20 ug Eq/mL are considered equivocal for the Circulating Immune Complex, C3 fragments assay. Repeat testing using a new specimen is recommended, if clinically indicated.
Day(s) Performed
Monday, Thursday, Saturday
Report Available
4 to 13 daysPerforming Laboratory
ARUP LaboratoriesCPT Code Information
86332
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FCIC3 | CIC, C3 fragments | Not Provided |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| Z6125 | CIC, C3 fragments | 5228-2 |
Clinical Information
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