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General
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Clinical Use:
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To assess the risk for lupus nephritis and global systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) disease activity.
Suspected hypocomplementary urticarial vasculitis or SLE with renal involvement. |
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Availability:
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Samples are batched and tested once a week. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| Anti-C1q, C1q Antibody, |
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Code:
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C1QA |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample chilled within 1 hour of collection.
Send separated sample frozen on dry ice. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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Refer to report or laboratory
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Serum Sep. Tube-SST (GOLD), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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Collection Instructions:
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For advice: Contact QEII Immunology 6383 4306
If sample will not reach laboratory within 1 hour of collection, it must be centrifuged, separated and frozen into 2 aliquots.
Non-medicare rebateable item. All patients except Public, VA and Pensioners must pay $42.45 upfront. |
Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Serum, no gel (RED) |
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Processing Instructions:
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Centrifuge, separate and freeze sample into 2 aliquots.
Send sample to QEII Immunology. |
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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0.4mL |
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Stability:
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send separated sample frozen on dry ice.
Requests should be reviewed by Consultant Immunologist prior to transport. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Contact Phone
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Laboratory |
SEALS-Prince of Wales Hospital |
(02) 9650 4000 |
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Last Updated : 08-07-2025 11:56 |