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Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE), CSF [34692X]
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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
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 60 days
Methodology
Kinetic
Setup Schedule
Tuesday - Saturday
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
Last Updated: December 20, 2021