C1 Esterase Inhibition, Functional

Test Name

C1 Esterase Inhibitor, Functional

Alternate Description

Complement, C1 EI Panel Functional

LIS Code

C1EIFP

Lab Section

Specimen Processing Area

Fluid Type

Serum

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Non Gel Red Top. Transport to lab immediately.

Container Whole Blood Required

7 ml whole blood in Non Gel Red Top

Summary Test Name

C1 Esterase Inhibition, Functional

Specimen Preparation Outreach

Spin immediately after clotting. Separate serum into plastic 12 X 75 pour-off tube. Cap with red plastic stopper. Freeze and transport frozen.

Minimum Volume

1.0 ml serum

Specimen Transport

Frozen

Specimen Preparation In House

Spin separate and freeze until analysis. Freeze Serum within 1 hr. of Collection.

Reference Value

Accompanies report