Methodology
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Synonyms
Alternate Pathway; Complement; Functional Complement; aHUS
Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
Mayo Medical Lab
Epic ID
LAB09136
Lab Test Days
Varies
Standard TAT
1-7 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Collection Instructions
Patient should be fasting. Immediately after collection, place tube on wet ice.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Frozen-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 14 Days
Rejection Criteria
Serum separator tube (SST)
Test Volume Required
1 mL Serum
Minimum Test Volume
0.2 mL Serum
Processing Instructions
Separate and freeze serum within 30 minutes of collection. Do not thaw. Order in Mayolink. Mayo courier will pick up Monday-Friday.
CPT Codes
86161
Revised
06-16-19
Initials
SL