C1 Esterase Inhibitor Autoantibody
Test Code
INHA
Description
Collect
Serum from a plain red top is the only acceptable sample type.
Gel barrier tubes are not acceptable.
Pediatric Collection
Minimum volume: 250 µL serum, frozen
Unacceptable Conditions
Thawed specimen.
Storage Transport Temp
Send frozen serum Priority Overnight via FedEx and in a well insulated container on dry ice.
Stability
Frozen at -70°C: 1 year
Performed
Methodology
ELISA
Turnaround Time
up to 4 weeks
Department
Complement Lab
Synonyms
Angiodema (Autoantibody to C1-inhibitor);Complement (Autoantibody to C1-inhibitor);Hereditary Angiodema (Autoantibody to C1-inhibitor);ELISA (Autoantibody to C1-inhibitor);Acquired Angiodema (Autoantibody to C1-inhibitor);C1INH (Autoantibody to C1-inhibitor);CEIAP
Study Offerings
RUO
CAP/CLIA
Related Tests
Acquired Angiodema: C1-INH function (CEIF), C1-INH level (CEIQ), C1q level (C1Q), C4 level (C4)
Reference Interval
< 39.0 % of STD.
CPT Code
83520
New York Approved
Legacy
FDA
LDT