C1-Esterase Inhibitor Level, Plasma
| Abbrev Code: | CEI | ||
| Order Code: | LAB6257 | Order Name: | C1-Esterase Inhibitor Level |
| Methodology: | Turbidimetry | ||
| CPT Codes: | 86160 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Thur; results are reported within 4 weeks. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 2 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.7 mL |
| Container: | Purple (EDTA) |
| Causes for Rejection: | Thawed specimen. Samples stored at -20°C. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot plasma within 30 minutes of collection, 1 mL, 0.25 mL minimum. Store on dry ice or at -70°C. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship overnight on dry ice. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (National Jewish Health) |
| Referral Lab number: | INHLP |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | 20-37 mg/dL |
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