Specimen Requirements
Title
C1 Esterase Inhibitor Function
Specimen Requirement
Collect red top, centrifuge, transfer 1.0 mL serum to a screw top plastic vial, indicate sample type on tube and send frozen on dry ice.
Critical frozen.
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay
Stability
Room temp: Unacceptable, Refrigerated: Unacceptable, Frozen: 30 days
Reference Range
The reference range is determined by the performing laboratory and will show on the report.
Turnaround
3-7 days, performed Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday
Clinical Use
Test Code
C1ESI