C1 Esterase Inhibitor C1ESTIN

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

C1 Esterase Inhibitor Total, Serum

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

C1 Esterase Inhibitor Total, Serum

Clinical Info

Diagnosis of hereditary angioedema
Monitoring levels of C1 esterase inhibitor in response to therapy

Specimen Type

Blood

Container

Gold Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube:  Gold-top tube(s)
Specimen:  1 mL of serum (0.5 mL min)
Transport Temperature:  Refrigerated serum
 
Stability: 8 Days refrigerated
                1 Year Frozen

Transport Instructions

Refrigerated serum

Specimen Stability

8 Days refrigerated
                1 Year Frozen

Methodology

Nephelometric

Days Performed

Monday through Saturday
 
TAT: 2 Days

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics' Nichols Institute, Inc. - Chantilly

CPT

86160
 
LOINC code: 4477-6

PDM

5900345

Result Interpretation

21-39 mg/dL
 
Limitations
Fifteen percent of patient with the inherited form of the disease will test within range.

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