Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE), CSF

Message

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Test Code

ACECF

Alias/See Also

34692

CPT Codes
82164<br> **This test is not available for New York patient testing.**

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

Methodology
Kinetic

Setup Schedule

Tuesday - Saturday

Report Available

1 - 3 days

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

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