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Laboratory: Clinical Immunology
Test Name:
C1 ESTERASE INHIBITOR FUNCTIONAL ASSAY - (S)
Test Code: CEIF, (MAYO TESTCODE: C1INF)
Clinical Information:
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Useful for diagnosing hereditary angioedema and for monitoring response to therapy.
Collection Devices:
Specimen Required:
Blood: 5.0 mL


Serum: 1.0 mL

Collection Instructions: 
1.  Immediately after specimen collection, place the tube on wet ice.
2.  Centrifuge at 4°C and separate serum from clot.
3.  Freeze specimen within 30 minutes.
Referral:
Requisition:
Reference Values:
Functional 
Availability:
Within 2 Weeks
Restricted to Clinical Immunologists or by prior approval.
See Also:
More Information:
Mayo test ID:  C1INF