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Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE), CSF
Test Code34692
Alias/See Also
LAB180
CPT Codes
82164
Preferred Specimen
1 mL CSF
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
Tues-sat
Report Available
2-5 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-San Juan Capistrano, CA |
33608 Ortega Highway |
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042 |