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Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE), CSF

Test Code
ACECS


Alias/See Also

LAB180



CPT Codes
<p>82164</p>

Preferred Specimen

Specimen Type: Spinal Fluid / CSF

Collection Container/Type: Sterile container

Submission Container/Tube: Sterile container

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

 



Minimum Volume

0.2 mL



Transport Container
Plastic screw-cap vial


Transport Temperature
Frozen


Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 4 days

Refrigerated: 7 days

Frozen: 60 days



Methodology

Kinetic



Setup Schedule
Set up: Tues-Sat; Report available: 1-3 days


Report Available

1-3 days



Reference Range
≤15 U/L


Clinical Significance
ACE, CSF is useful in diagnosing patients with sarcoidosis involving the central nervous system (CNS) and meninges.


Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153




Last Updated: February 16, 2012


The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.