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Complement C1 Esterase Inhibitor, Functional
Test Code:
120220
Performing Lab: LABCORP BURLINGTON
CPT Code:
86161   
Specimen Container Red-top tube or lavender-top (EDTA) tube
Specimen Type Serum or plasma, FROZEN
Volume 0.5 mL
Minimum Volume 0.1 mL
Temperature FREEZE (A serum sample should not be stored at room temperature (15(degrees)C to 30(degrees)C) for longer than six hours. EDTA plasma may be held at room temperature for up to 24 hours.)
Specimen Handling Separate serum or plasma from cells and transfer to a plastic transport tube before freezing. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, PLEASE SUBMIT SEPARATE FROZEN SPECIMENS FOR EACH TEST REQUESTED.
Methodology Enzyme immunoassay (EIA)
Unacceptable Conditions Plasma other than EDTA; thawed or nonfrozen sample
Days Set-Up M,W,F
Shift Performed 1
TAT From Set-Up 3 - 5 Days
Result Code Result Name LOINC
120221 C1 Est.Inhib.Funct. 48494-9