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HelpTest Code C1EST C1 Esterase Inhibitor Protein
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Epic EAP: LAB850
Epic Description: C1 ESTERASE INHIBITOR PANEL
Synonym
Complement C1 Esterase Inhibitor
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Gold with Inert Gel |
5.0 mL | 3.0 mL |
| Alternate | Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel | 6.0 mL | 3.0 mL |
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 8 days
Frozen: 1 year
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot serum into plastic vial. Freeze specimen. Transport frozen on dry ice. (Refrigerated specimens are acceptable).
Aliquot Requirements
Serum
Optimum 1.0 mL
Minimum 0.5 mL
Performing Lab
Sendout Lab
Reference Lab: Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute, Referral code: 298
Assay Frequency
Monday - Saturday
Routine Turnaround Time
1 – 2 days, excluding weekends and holidays.
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot serum into plastic vial. Freeze specimen.
CPT Code Information
86160