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Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE), CSF
Test Code34692
Alias/See Also
EASTLAB304361
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.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153