C1 Esterase Inhibitor

Test Name

C1 Esterase Inhibitor

Alternate Description

Complement, C1 Esterase Inhibitor

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 a Non Gel Red Top

Summary Test Name

C1 Esterase Inhibitor

Specimen Preparation Outreach

Spin within 4 hours of collection, separate serum into plastic 12 X 75 pour-off tube. Cap with red plastic stopper. Refrigerate until courier pickup.

Minimum Volume

0.5 ml serum

Specimen Transport

Refrigerate

Specimen Preparation In House

Spin, separate, refrigerate until shipped

Patient Preparation

Should be a fasting specimen

Reference Value

Accompanies report