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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
Laboratory Notes:

Spin, separate and freeze serum.

Transport frozen

ACE cannot be added on after 72 hours from collection

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

External Laboratory:
Austin Pathology
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