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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:
Serum tube with gelSerum tube with gel
Collection Instructions:
Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab

Preferable to receive a fasting 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:
Twice weekly
Result Turnaround Time:
1 weeks
Laboratory Use Only

  

Accessing Results

EMR: Pathology results are available via EMR.

Auscare: If EMR is unavailable, results can be accessed through Auscare. Don’t have an Auscare login? Complete the Auscare User Form.

To access Auscare, see instructions.

 

Forms & Collection Guides

Consent Form – Non-Medicare Tests
For tests not covered by Medicare. Download Form  

Pathology Request Form
Printable referral form for submitting pathology requests. Download Form.

Microbiology Swab Collection Guide 
Step-by-step instructions for correct swab collection. Download Guide.

Preferred Order of Draw
Instructions to ensure accurate blood collection and results. View Instructions 

 

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