ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Angiotensin Converting Enzyme, Serum : 0080001

Mnemonic: ACE

Methodology: Enzymatic
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: Within 24 hours
Specimen Required: Collect:  One 4 mL serum separator tube.

Transport:  1 mL serum at 2-8°C.  (Min: 0.5 mL)  Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.

Remarks:  Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature.  Separate serum from cells ASAP.

Unacceptable Conditions:  EDTA or heparin plasma.

Stability:  After separation from cells: Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 2 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: 9-67 U/L
CPT Code(s): 82164
 
 

 

 

 
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