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Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE), CSF
Test Code34692
CPT Codes
82164
Preferred Specimen
1 mL CSF collected in a sterile leak-proof container
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Transport Container
Sterile plastic leak-proof container
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
Tues-sat
Report Available
4-6 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-Chantilly VA |
| 14225 Newbrook Drive |
| Chantilly, VA 20151-2228 |
