C1Q Binding Assay

Test Name

Immune Complex Detection

Alternate Description

Immune Complex Detection by C1q Binding Assay

Lab Section

Specimen Processing Area

Fluid Type

Serum

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Non Gel Red Top Tube

Container Whole Blood Required

4 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top Tube

Summary Test Name

C1Q Binding Assay

Specimen Preparation Outreach

Spin within 4 hours of collection, separate serum into plastic 12 X 75 pour-off tube. Cap with red plastic stopper. Freeze until courier pickup.

Minimum Volume

0.5 ml serum

Specimen Transport

Frozen

Specimen Preparation In House

Spin, separate, freeze until shipped

Reference Value

Accompanies report

Additional Test Information

For detection of circulating immune complexes which are capable of activating the classical complement pathway