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Test Code
A1CE
Test Name
Angiotensin-1-converting Enzyme, Serum
CPT Codes
82164
Expected Turnaround Time
1 - 7 days
Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: Serum

Collection Container: Gold Top, Serum Separator

Alternate Collection Container: Red Top, Plain

Desired Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Collection Instructions
  1. Collect a gold top, serum separator tube via venipuncture.
Processing and Submission Instructions
  1. Separate serum from cells.
  2. Transfer 2 mL of serum to a clear aliquot tube (screw cap).
Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory frozen. 
Stability Requirements

Refrigerated

7 days

Frozen

Several Months
Methodology
Hydrated to FAP and Glycylycine
Reference Intervals

 See patient report.
Reference Lab
TJUH Center City
Testing Schedule
Routine, 2 times per week
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