Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE), CSF
Order Name
CSF ANGIOT
Test Number: 0804450
Revision Date 12/12/2022
Test Number: 0804450
Revision Date 12/12/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE), CSF
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Quantitative Spectrophotometry |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 0.5 mL (0.2) | CSF (Cerebrospinal Fluid) | Sterile Screwtop Container | Frozen |
| Instructions | Specimen Type: Plastic (CSF) tube Specimen Storage: Transport FROZEN. Specimen Collection: Collect CSF by lumbar puncture. Specimen Stability: Ambient: 14 days, Refrigerated : 14 days, Frozen: 14 days |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | 4 - 5 days |
| Clinical Use | Used in the assessment of sarcoidosis. The major sources of ACE are macrophages and epithelial cells. Patients with sarcoidosis display elevated levels of ACE, and the enzyme activity correlates with severity of the disease. Elevated serum ACE levels are also present in Gaucher's disease. |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 123231 |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 123231 |
| CPT Code(s) | 82164 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |