- ACEC
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE), CSF
Specimen:
Test Code
ACEC
Specimen Name
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE), CSF
Collect
Sterile Container
Submit
1 mL (Min: 0.5 mL) Serum
Special Handling
Transfer 1 mL CSF to an standard transport tube.
Rejection Criteria
CSF containing gadolinium-based contrast agents. Hemolyzed or xanthochromic specimens.
Stability
Frozen 6 months
Methodology
Quantitative Spectrophotometry
Performed
Monday/Wednesday/Friday
Reported
1-5 days
CPT Codes
- 82164
Components
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Additional Information
Gadolinium contrast agents have been reported to inhibit ACE activity. Therefore, CSF containing gadolinium-based contrast agents should not be submitted to the laboratory for evaluation.
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