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Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE), CSF

Test 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.


Clinical Significance
ACE, CSF is useful in diagnosing patients with sarcoidosis involving the central nervous system (CNS) and meninges.




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