C1 Esterase Inhibitor (Blood) Test | Austin Pathology

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C1 Esterase Inhibitor (Blood)

Alternate Names	C1EI
Test Code	C1E
Testing Laboratory	Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type	Blood
Container Type	Serum tube (Red Cap w. Yellow Insert)
Medicare Rebate	Yes
Out of Pocket Costs	None
Ordering Information	The test consists of the Antigenic and Functional tests. The Antigenic test will not be tested if the Functional test result is normal. This test can only be performed at the following hospital-associated collection centres: Austin Hospital Heidelberg Repatriation Mercy Hospital Mildura Shepparton Swan Hill Echuca
Collection Instructions	LABORATORY BASED COLLECTION ONLY. This sample is required to be separated and frozen within one hour of collection.
Transport Instructions	Transport on ice Send to the laboratory as soon as possible
Storage Instructions	Store frozen at -20°C
Testing Frequency	Weekly
Min Test Volume	5mL
Add On Test Suitability	Add ons for this test cannot be performed.

Container ID	SI, S, SP
CSR Instructions	Centrifuge, aliquot, and freeze within 1 hour of collection. Instructions for: Regional Specimen Receptions Forward sample to the Heidelberg laboratory frozen in BioFreeze bottle. Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception Place sample in frozen (-20°C) Sendout tub.
Laboratory Instructions	None
External Laboratory	Biochemistry, St Vincent's Hospital Pathology
Accredited Test	Yes

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