Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE), CSF

Test Code

LAB180

Quest Code

34692

CPT Codes
82164

Preferred Specimen

1 mL CSF in a sterile screw cap container

Minimum Volume

0.2 mL

Transport Temperature

Frozen

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 60 days

Methodology
Kinetic

Setup Schedule

Night

Report Available

Reports in 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
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92690-6130

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