C1 Esterase Inhibitor (LABCORP)

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LAB7100: C1 Inhibitor, Protein | LABCORP EAP: 004648

LABCORP LAB: Serum Separator Tube (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5

LABCORP LAB: YELLOW TOP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
LABCORP LAB: MICRO YELLOW: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
LABCORP LAB: RED TOP - PLAIN: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5

Preferred specimen: 1 mL blood collected in lavender EDTA tube protected from light (min:0.5 mL)

Specimen: Plasma (EDTA), protected from light Volume: 0.5 mL Minimum Volume: 0.25 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.) Specimen Container: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube; amber plastic transport tube with amber-top. (If amber tubes are unavailable, cover standard transport tube completely, top and bottom, with aluminum foil. Identify specimen with patient’s name directly on the container and on the outside of the aluminum foil. Secure with tape.) For amber plastic transport tube and amber-top, order LabCorp item No. 23594. Specimen Collection: Collect blood by venipuncture into a lavender-top tube containing EDTA and mixed immediately by gentle inversion at least six times to ensure adequate mixing. The plasma must be separated and protected from light in an amber transport tube with amber stopper. Specimens should be stored refrigerated or frozen immediately and maintained at temperature during shipping and at the testing facility. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested. Transport Temperature: Refrigerate and protected from light Stability: Room Temp: 3 days Refrigerate: 15 days Frozen: 15 days Freeze/Thaw Cycles: Stable x6 Turn-around-time (From date of pickup of specimen by Labcorp): 4-6 days Cause for Rejection: Anticoagulants other than EDTA; specimen not protected from light

LABCORP LAB
STAT: 8640 min
Routine: 8640 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 8640 min
Life or Death: No TAT min