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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
ARUP Consult®
Disease Topics
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
 
Collect
CSF. 
Specimen Preparation
Separate from cells within 1 hour of collection.Transfer 1 mL CSF to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 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: For laboratory developed tests not using a RUO kit, and for FDA approved, cleared or 510(k) exempt assays with alterations. 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.

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CPT Code(s)
82164
Components
Component Test Code*Component Chart NameLOINC
0098974Angiotensin Convert Enzyme CSF12480-0
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Aliases
  • ACE