Angiotensin Converting Enzyme, CSF
0098974
Ordering Recommendation
Support diagnosis of neurosarcoidosis. May be used to evaluate treatment response.
Mnemonic
ACE CSF
Methodology
Quantitative Spectrophotometry
Performed
Mon, Wed, Fri
Reported
Between 1 and 5 days
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Submit With Order
Specimen Required
- Patient Preparation
- Collect
- CSF.
- Specimen Preparation
- Transfer 1 mL CSF to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.3 mL)
- Storage/Transport Temperature
- Frozen.
- Unacceptable Conditions
- Hemolyzed or xanthochromic specimens.
- Remarks
- Stability
- Ambient: 4 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 6 months
Reference Interval
0.0-2.5 U/L
Interpretive Data
Compliance Statement B: This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has not approved or cleared this test; however, FDA clearance or approval is not currently required for clinical use. The results are not intended to be used as the sole means for clinical diagnosis or patient management decisions.
Note
CPT Code(s)
82164
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 0098974 | Angiotensin Convert Enzyme CSF | 12480-0 |
Aliases
- ACE