C1ESF
Complement C1 Esterase Inhib, Functional Assay (QT)
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3428
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Red top or lavender top (EDTA) tube
Specimen Type:
Serum or plasma
Preferred Volume:
0.5 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.1 mL
Specimen Processing:
1. Separate the serum or plasma from the cells and transfer to a plastic transport tube before freezing.
2. To avoid delays in turn around time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested.
Store and Transport:
Frozen
Stability:
Room temperature - Serum: up to 6 hours
Plasma: up to 24 hours
Unacceptable Condition:
Thawed or non frozen samples will be rejected.
CPT Codes:
86161 - C1 Esterase Inhibitor Functional (EAP 30021124)
Method:
Enzyme immunoassay (EIA)