Angiotensin Converting Enzyme
Test Mnemonic
ACE
CPT Codes
- 82164 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
2742-5
Aliases
- ACE
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Refrigerated |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 24 hours |
| Refrigerated | 1 week |
| Frozen | 2 months |
Days Performed
Mon, Wed, Fri
Turnaround Time
1 - 3 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA) |
Reference Range
| Angiotensin Converting Enzyme | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Years | 2 Years | Normal | < 83 | U/L | 3 Years | 7 Years | Normal | < 76 | U/L | 8 Years | 14 Years | Normal | < 89 | U/L | 15 Years | 99 Years | Normal | < 52 | U/L |
Special Info
Grossly hemolyzed samples will be rejected
Clinical Info
Diagnosis of sarcoidosis. Patients being treated with Captopril may exhibit falsely low values.