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Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE), CSF
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This test is currently only available in BHS CPRS. If you are a Bedford provider and wish to see this test offered in Bedford CPRS- please contact the Bedford Laboratory.
Testing performed at Quest Diagnostics.
This test is currently only available in BHS CPRS. If you are a Bedford provider and wish to see this test offered in Bedford CPRS- please contact the Bedford Laboratory.
Testing performed at Quest Diagnostics.
Test Code
ANGIOTENSIN CE,CSF(Q
CPT Codes
82164
Preferred Specimen
1 mL CSF collected in a sterile leak-proof container
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
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 60 days
Methodology
Kinetic
Setup Schedule
Set up: Tues-Sat; 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.
Last Updated: September 6, 2014
