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Angiotensin Converting Enzyme

Ordering information:

Do not request if patient is on an ACE inhibitor.

CSF ACE has poor sensitivity and specificity hence it will no longer be referred.

Alternate names:
ACE
Laboratory:
Referred Test
Test Code:
ACE
Specimen types:
Serum
Container types:
Plain Tube with gelPlain Tube with gel
Collection Instructions:
Transport ON ICE IMMEDIATELY to lab

Preferable to receive a fasting sample.

Transport to laboratory on ice or transport immediately to laboratory and contact the laboratory staff to expect the sample.

 

Minimum Adult Volume:
2 mL
Notes:

Patients on ACE inhibitor drugs will have reduced values.

 

Serum ACE levels are a nonspecific indicator of granulomatous disease.  The ACE level can be normal in up to about 50% of patients with sarcoidosis.

 

 

 

Frequency:
Daily
Result Turnaround Time:
3-4 days
Reference Interval:

<20 Yrs        29-112 U/L

>20Yrs         20-70 U/L

Laboratory Use Only

  

 

If EMR is not available, Pathology results are available from Auscare.  If you do not have an Auscare login,please complete attached form. https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20access.pdf

Instruction on how to use Auscare - https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20instructions.pdf

SPECIMEN COLLECTION MODULE (SCM) FAQs - CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE for a consent form to perform tests not covered by Medicare

TURN AROUND TIMES - When will my result be available?

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

CLICK HERE for a printable Pathology request form

CLICK HERE for a Log sheet for recording Pathology results

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW