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HelpTest Code LAB179 Angiotensin Converting Enzyme
Clinical Information
The test is used for evaluation of patients with suspected sarcoidosis. ACE activity is increased in sarcoidosis, a systemic granulomatous disease that commonly affects the lungs. ACE activity reflects the severity of sarcoidosis: 68% positivity in those with stage I sarcoidosis, 86% in stage II sarcoidosis, and 91% in stage III sarcoidosis.
Synonym
- ACE
Specimen Required
Preferred Container/Tube: Gold SST Top
Acceptable Container/Tube: Gold SST Top, Red Top
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Ambient: 8 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Rejected Due To
- Gross hemolysis
- Gross icterus
- Quantity not sufficient
Reference Values
19-123 U/L
Method Description
Furylacroloyl-Phenylalanyl-Glycylglycine
Performing Lab
Clinical Lab James
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
Same day/1 day
Reporting Name
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme
CPT Code Information
82164
LOINC Code Information
2742-5