ANGIOTENSIN CONVERTING ENZYME (ACE)

Test Code: S245Specimen Collection: Serum
Component:


Angiotensin
Converting Enzyme

Method:


S

Collection Notes: Grossly hemolyzed specimens are not acceptable.
Clinical Utility: ACE is increased in some cases of active sarcoidosis. Decreased ACE activity is found in patients having chronic obstructive lung disease, cystic fibrosis, emphysema, and lung cancer.
CPT Code: 82164 Testing Location: Sent to reference lab
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPE
Temperature:

Serum (1 mL)

Ambient
 
7
 
Days
Refrigerated
 
7
 
Days
Frozen
 
60
 
Days
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