ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

0050140: C1-Esterase Inhibitor

Test Mnemonic: C1ESTER
Methodology: Nephelometry

Performed: Sun, Wed, Fri

Reported: 1-4 days

Specimen Required:  
Collect: One 4 mL SST.

Transport: 1 mL serum, frozen. (Min: 0.5 mL)  Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.

Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.15 mL serum, frozen.

Remarks: CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.  Separate serum from cells ASAP.

Unacceptable Conditions: Nonfrozen specimens.

Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 2 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 2 weeks

Reference Interval:
21-39 mg/dL

CPT Code(s):
86160

 

 

 
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