Test ID C1ES C1 Esterase Inhibitor Antigen, Serum
Useful For
Diagnosis of hereditary angioedema
Monitoring levels of C1 esterase inhibitor in response to therapy
Method Name
Nephelometry
Reporting Name
C1 Esterase Inhibitor Antigen, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Patient Preparations:
Fasting: 12 hours, preferred but not required.
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
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 Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Frozen (preferred) | 28 days |
| Refrigerated | 28 days | |
| Ambient | 72 hours |
Reference Values
19-37 mg/dL
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT 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 |