ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0080001: Angiotensin Converting Enzyme, Serum |
| Test Mnemonic: ACE | |
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Methodology: Enzymatic
Performed: Sun-Sat Reported: Within 24 hours |
| Specimen Required: | |
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Collect: One 4 mL SST
Transport: 1 mL serum at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.5 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.2 mL serum at 2-8°C. 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 |
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| Reference Interval: |
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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 |