C1 Esterase Inhibitor, Functional
| Abbrev Code: | C1INHF | ||
| Order Code: | LAB769 | Order Name: | C1 Esterase Inhibitor Functional |
| Synonyms: | C1 Inactivation; Complement 1 Esterase Inhibitor, Functional | ||
| Methodology: | Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay | ||
| CPT Codes: | 86161 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Sun-Sat; results are reported in 1-4 days. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 1 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.4 mL |
| Container: | Red or gold (gel) Alternate Containers: Red (no gel) |
| Causes for Rejection: | Refrigerated samples or samples received non-frozen. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot ASAP or within 2 hours of collection, 0.5 mL, 0.1 mL minimum. Freeze immediately. CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship on dry ice. |
| Stability: | After separation from cells, 2 hours at room temperature; 2 weeks frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 50141 |
Interpretive
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| Use: | Aids in diagnosis of hereditary angioedema and monitoring response to therapy. |
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