C1-Esterase Inhibitor

0050140
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Abnormal
Normal

Ordering Recommendation

Aids in diagnosis of hereditary angioedema and monitoring response to therapy.

Mnemonic

C1ESTER

Methodology

Quantitative Nephelometry

Performed

Sun, Wed, Fri

Reported

1-4 days

New York DOH Approval Status

This test is New York DOH approved.

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation
Collect

Serum separator tube.

Specimen Preparation

Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.4 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature

CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.

Unacceptable Conditions

Non-frozen specimens.

Remarks
Stability

After separation from cells: Ambient: 2 hours; Refrigerated: 2 hours; Frozen: 2 weeks

Reference Interval

21-39 mg/dL

Interpretive Data



Compliance Category

FDA

Note

Hotline History

N/A

CPT Codes

86160

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Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
0050140 C-1-Esterase Inhibitor 4477-6
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Aliases

  • C1 esterase inhibitor
  • C1 Esterase Inhibitor Antigen, S
  • C1 Esterase Inhibitor Antigen, Serum
  • C1 Esterase Inhibitor Quantitative
  • C1 Inactivator, Quantitative
  • C1 Inhibitor
  • C1 Inhibitor Antigenic Protein
  • C1 inhibitor level
  • HAE
  • Hereditary Angioedema
C1-Esterase Inhibitor