C1 ESTERASE INHIBITOR ANTIGEN SERUM
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: C1INH
UPHSM LIS Test #: 026329
Schedule:
Testing Time: 3-4 Days
Testing Lab: Labcorp
UPHSM LIS Test #: 026329
Schedule:
Testing Time: 3-4 Days
Testing Lab: Labcorp
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 1.0 (0.5) mL Serum
Temperature: Frozen
Tube Type: Serum
Collection Info:
Container: Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection: Separate serum from cells within 30 to 60 minutes after collection. Transfer specimen to a plastic transport tube.
Temperature: Frozen
Tube Type: Serum
Collection Info:
Container: Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection: Separate serum from cells within 30 to 60 minutes after collection. Transfer specimen to a plastic transport tube.
Specimen Acceptability
Cause for Rejection:
Microbially-contaminated samples; hemolysis; gross lipemia that cannot be cleared by ultracentrifugation; citrated plasma (heparinized plasma is acceptable)
Microbially-contaminated samples; hemolysis; gross lipemia that cannot be cleared by ultracentrifugation; citrated plasma (heparinized plasma is acceptable)
Methods
Immunologic, quantitative
Clinical Utilities
C1 esterase inhibitor is decreased in hereditary angioneurotic edema; decrease may be functional or quantitative
CPT Codes
86160
* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
