Test Code C1ES C1 Esterase Inhibitor Antigen, Serum
Additional Codes
Torrance Memorial Laboratories Test Code: 62872781
Reporting Name
C1 Esterase Inhibitor Antigen, SUseful For
Diagnosis of hereditary angioedema
Monitoring levels of C1 esterase inhibitor in response to therapy
Method Name
Nephelometry
Performing Laboratory

Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Patient Preparations: Fasting preferred but not required.
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Red top
Acceptable: Serum gel
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Immediately after specimen collection, place the tube on wet ice.
2. Centrifuge and aliquot serum into plastic vial.
3. Freeze specimen within 30 minutes.
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Serum | Frozen (preferred) | 28 days | |
Refrigerated | 28 days | ||
Ambient | 72 hours |
Reject Due To
Gross hemolysis | OK |
Gross lipemia | Reject |
Gross icterus | OK |
Reference Values
19-37 mg/dL
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
2 to 5 daysCPT Code Information
83883
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
C1ES | C1 Esterase Inhibitor Antigen, S | 4477-6 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
C1ES | C1 Esterase Inhibitor Antigen, S | 4477-6 |