Specimen:
Collect
- One SST
Also Acceptable:
- One Red Top
Submit
- 1 mL (Min:0.4 mL) Serum . Submit Frozen.
Special Handling
- Critical Frozen
- Separate from cells within 2 hours of collection
Rejection Criteria
- Non-frozen specimens.
Stability
Ambient: 2 Hour(s); Refrigerated: 2 Hour(s); Frozen: 1 Week(s); Incubated: Unacceptable
Methodology
- Quantitative Nephelometry
Performed
Wednesday, Friday, Sunday
Reported
2-5 Day(s)
CPT Codes
- 86160
Components
- 90163 - C1 EST INHIBITOR
Last Updated: January 20, 2025 @ 10:13 am
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