L101
| Test CODE | NAME |
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L101
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme, Serum (ACE)
| Methodology: | Kinetic |
| Performed: | Sun-Fri |
| Reported: | 2-4 days |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Stop administration of captopril, enalapril, or lisinopril for 12 hours prior to venipuncture (reduces ACE activity).
Collect: Serum Separator Tube (SST) OR Red Top Tube - 0.5 ml serum.
Specimen Preparation: Separate serum from cells at the time of collection.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Room Temperature.
Stability: After separation of cells: Room Temperature/Refrigerated: 1 week , Frozen: 1 month
At Accu Reference: Refrigerated -7 days; Frozen: 2 weeks.
Causes for Rejection: Captopril, enalapril, or lisinopril administration; hemolyzed or icteric specimen; whole blood, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), or EDTA plasma specimen received
NOTE: * This test is approved for all states. *
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| CPT Code(s): | 82164 |
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