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C 1 Esterase Inhib Pane 17706X

Test Code
C1 INH PAN


Alias/See Also
C1 INH PAN


CPT Codes
86160 X 2; 82570

Includes
C 1 Esterase Inhibitor 298; C 1 Esterase Inhibitor Function,Complement Com 4


Preferred Specimen
3 mL frozen serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel)


Patient Preparation

Overnight fasting is preferred



Minimum Volume
1


Instructions
Overnight fasting Draw three red top (no gel) send serum frozen


Transport Container
RED


Transport Temperature
F


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: 21 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Lipemia • Received at room temperature


Methodology
Immunoassay (IA) • Immunoturbidimetry • Nephelometry

Setup Schedule
Set up: Tues, Sat; Report available: 1-3 days


Limitations
Patients taking anabolic steroids may have falsely elevated C4 values.


Reference Range
See individual tests


Clinical Significance
This panel is designed to assist in the diagnosis of hereditary angioedema.


Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.