C1 Esterase Inhibitor Antigen, Serum
Additional Codes
LAB3036
Performing Laboratory
 Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Specimen 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
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 |