C1ESAG
Complement C1 Esterase Inhibitor
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3283
Synonyms:
Immunoreactive C1 Esterase Inhibitor
C1ES
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Patient Preparation:
Fasting preferred but not required.
Container Type:
Plain red top (Preferred), serum gel
Specimen Type:
Serum
Preferred Volume:
1 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL
Collection Procedure:
1. Immediately after specimen collection, place the tube on wet ice.
2. Centrifuge and aliquot serum into plastic vial.
3. Freeze specimen within 30 minutes.
Store and Transport:
Frozen
Stability:
Frozen - 14 days
Unacceptable Condition:
Gross Lipemia: Reject
CPT Codes:
83883 - C1 Esterase Inhib ASSAY NEPHELOMETRY (EAP 30020928)
Test Schedule:
Monday through Friday
Turnaround Time:
3-6 days
Method:
Nephelometry