ANGIOTENSIN CONVERTING ENZYME (ACE)

Test Code: S245

Specimen 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

Serum (1 mL)

Temperature:

Ambient 7 Days

Refrigerated 7 Days

Frozen 60 Days

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