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Complement C2

Source Blood
Mnemonic MISCREFBL

Misc Ref Test Name Prompt: Complement C2
Specimen Requirements

1 x 3.5 mL gold top SST tube

Minimum 2.0 mL

Keep tubes cold (immerse in ice water or crushed ice) prior to and immediately after collection. 

Specimen Handling PSC: 
Allow to clot on ice, centrifuge at 4ºC + 2ºC, pour off, and transport serum on ice to DSC.

RRL & extra-regional: 
Allow to clot on ice, centrifuge at 4ºC + 2ºC, pour off, freeze serum immediately, then transport to DSC.

DSC:
Freeze specimens upon receipt in lab; ensure frozen specimens do not thaw.
Additional Information Send specimen in a separate bag with a photocopy of the requisition.
Testing Location Hospitals in Common
Testing Frequency
Alternate Name(s)
Reference Interval