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Department

Referred Work
FCIN

Preferred Sample Type

 Functional C1 esterase inhibitor
5-10 mL

Specimen Transport

Sample sent frozen to referral Laboroatory

Sample Processing in Laboratory

Frozen if unable to deliver within one hour

Sample Preparation

Arrange for sample to be separated at an interim site and subsequently transport frozen to lab, if it cannot reach lab within one hour.

Turnaround Time

Up to 28 days

Sample Stability

Stored in laboratory at -20C

Functional C1 esterase inhibitor

General Information

Some indications: Hereditary Angioedema

Sample type is citrated plasma 

Patient Preparation

None

Notes

None Given

Reference Range

expressed as a percentage of a control serum with 75% -125% being classed as normal.

Specifications

  • EQA Scheme?: Yes
  • EQA Status:

    Referral Laboratory participates in UKNEQAS EQA scheme