Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (LABCORP)

Test Code
99901000248


Alias/See Also
LAB179: Angiotensin Converting Enzyme, Serum | LABCORP EAP: 010116


CPT Codes
82164x1

Preferred Specimen
LABCORP LAB: Serum Separator Tube (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5


Other Acceptable Specimens
LABCORP LAB: YELLOW TOP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5 LABCORP LAB: MICRO YELLOW: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5 LABCORP LAB: RED TOP - PLAIN: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5


Transport Temperature
Specimen  Serum


 


Volume  0.5 mL


 


Minimum Volume  0.2 mL


 


Container  Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube


 


Collection  Separate serum from cells.


 


Storage Requirements:


Container                        Storage


Serum Gel Tube             Room Temperature


Storage Instructions: Room temperature


 


Stability Requirements:


Temperature                   Period


Room temperature         10 days (stability provided by manufacturer or literature reference)


Refrigerated                    10 days (stability provided by manufacturer or literature reference)


Frozen                              7 months (stability provided by manufacturer or literature reference)


Freeze/thaw cycles         Stable x4 (stability provided by manufacturer or literature reference)  


 


Cause for Rejection:


Captopril, enalapril, or lisinopril administration; hemolyzed or icteric specimen; whole blood, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), or EDTA plasma specimen received



Report Available
LABCORP LAB STAT: 4 Days



Last Updated: June 30, 2023


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