ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0050140: C1-Esterase Inhibitor |
| Test Mnemonic: C1ESTER | |
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Methodology: Nephelometry
Performed: Sun, Wed, Fri Reported: 1-4 days |
| Specimen Required: | |
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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 |
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| Reference Interval: |
| 21-39 mg/dL |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 86160 |