C1q Levels (Blood)

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Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

Immunology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

COMQ

Test Code (Numeric Code)

7235

Laboratory Handling

Phlebotomy

Serum

Transport

Ambient

Laboratory

Labplus Immunochemistry

Sample Stability

Serum samples can be stored at 2-8 °C for up to a month, otherwise aliquot and freeze at -20°C for up to 3 months. Serum samples are stable for up to 5 freeze thaw cycles.

Synonyms

C1Q Assay, C1q

Turnaround Time

1 week

Specimen Type

  • Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • SST II (Gold Cap)
Acceptable
  • Plain (Red Top)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

0.5

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

0.25

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Plain (Red Top)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

0.5

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

0.25

Last updated: 17/07/2026