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Test Code
A1CEC
Test Name
ANGIOTENSIN-1-CON ENZYME, CSF
CPT Codes
82164
Expected Turnaround Time
1 - 3 days
Clinical Utility

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

Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: CSF

 

Collection Container: Sterile, Non-Additive Container (CSF) 

 

Desired Specimen Volume: 1 mL

 

Collection Instructions
  1. Collect CSF via lumbar puncture.
Processing and Submission Instructions
  1. Transfer 1 mL of CSF to a sterile aliquot tube (screw cap).
Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory frozen.

Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

4 days

Refrigerated

7 days

Frozen

60 days

Methodology
Kinetic
Reference Intervals

 See patient report.

Alternate Names
  •  Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE), CSF
Reference Lab
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
Testing Schedule
Routine, 5 times per week