Angiotensin Converting Enzyme, Serum

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Example Reports
Abnormal
Normal

Ordering Recommendation

Mnemonic

ACE

Methodology

Quantitative Enzymatic Assay

Performed

Sun-Sat

Reported

Within 24 hours

New York DOH Approval Status

This test is New York DOH approved.

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation
Collect

Serum Separator Tube (SST).

Specimen Preparation

Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature

Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions

EDTA or heparin plasma. Hemolyzed specimens. CSF (refer to Angiotensin Converting Enzyme, CSF test code 0098974).

Remarks
Stability

After separation from cells: Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 6 months

Reference Interval

0-6 years: 18-90 U/L
7-14 years: 24-121 U/L
15-17 years: 18-101 U/L
18 years and older: 16-85 U/L

Interpretive Data



Compliance Category

FDA

Note

Note:  Measurement of ACE activity for the evaluation of sarcoidosis is not reliable when ACE inhibitors are present. Serum ACE activity is markedly reduced in patients on ACE inhibitor therapy.

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Hotline History

Date of Change
Test Name Change
Methodology
Performance/Reported Schedule
Specimen Requirements
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
Note
CPT Code
Component Change
Other Interface Change
New Test
Inactive
05/16/2022
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N/A

CPT Codes

82164

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Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
0080001 Angiotensin Converting Enzyme 2742-5
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Aliases

  • ACE
  • Angiotensin Converting Enzyme
  • Angiotensin-1-Converting Enzyme
  • Angiotensin-1-Converting Enzyme Kinase II Peptidylpeptide Hydrolase
  • Kinase II
  • Peptidylpeptide Hydrolase
  • SACE
  • Serum Angiotensin Converting Enzyme
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme, Serum