We didn’t invent the lab test,
We simply perfected it.
Back C1-ESTERASE INHIBITOR SERUM | |
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| Test Code: P206 | Specimen Collection: Serum |
| Component: C1 Inhibitor, Protein | Method: NEPH |
| Collection Notes: Specimen must be centrifuged within 1 hour of collection. Transfer serum into a sterile, plastic, crew-capped aliquot tube. Grossly hemolyzed specimens are not acceptable. | |
| Clinical Utility: Measurement of C1 Inhibitor aids in the diagnosis of hereditary angioneurotic edema (increased blood vessel permeability causing swelling of tissues) and a rare form of angioedema associated with lymphoma (lymph node cancer). Genetic deficiency of C1 Inhibitor leads to angioneurotic edema. Acquired C1 Inhibitor deficiency occurs in diseases of the B-cell system. | |
| CPT Code: 86161 | Testing Location: Sent to reference lab |
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPETemperature:Serum (1 mL) Refrigerated 8 Days Frozen 1 Year | |