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Notification Type
Back ANGIOTENSIN CONVERTING ENZYME (ACE) | |
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| Test Code:S245 | Specimen Collection:Serum |
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| 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 TYPETemperature:Serum (1 mL) Ambient 7 Days Refrigerated 7 Days Frozen 60 Days | |