C1ESAG
Complement C1 Esterase Inhibitor
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3283
Synonyms:
Immunoreactive C1 Esterase Inhibitor
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Red top or serum gel tube
Specimen Type:
Serum
Preferred Volume:
1 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL
Specimen Processing:
1. Separate the serum from the cells within 30 - 60 minutes after collection.
2. Transfer the specimen to a plastic transport tube.
Store and Transport:
Room temperature
Stability:
Frozen - 14 days
Refrigerated - 14 days
Room temperature - 14 days
Unacceptable Condition:
Microbially-contaminated samples, hemolyzed or grossly lipemic samples that cannot be cleared by ultracentrifugation, or citrated plasma are not acceptable.
CPT Codes:
86160 - C1 Esterase Inhibitor (EAP 30020928)
Method:
Immunologic, quantitative