COMPLEMENT C1 ESTERASE INHIBITOR, FUNCTIONAL

Synonyms: C1 Esterase Inhibitor; C1 Inactivator; C1 Inhibitor; Esterase Inhibitor; Hereditary Angioneurotic Edema Test
Computer Code: (RC1EF)
Specimen Collection: 4 mL blood (red or lavender top tube).
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: Serum: Allow to clot, centrifuge, remove serum, freeze. Min 0.1 mL serum. Plasma: centrifuge, remove plasma, freeze. Min 0.1 mL plasma.
Reference Values: See reference laboratory report.
Lab Code: Send Out
Requisition: SPEC C
Test Frequency: NA
Routine TAT: 10 days
Stat TAT: N/A
CPT Code(s): 86161
LCD or NCD:
Methodology Used:
See Addendum XVII