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Test ID: ACE

Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE), Serum

Test Overview

Method

Enzymatic

Result Included

Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE)

Specimen

Specimen Type

Serum

Volume

Sample Volume

1 mL

Patient Preparation

Fasting preferred to avoid lipemia

Collection & Handling

Handling Information

Store and send cold or frozen.

Stability

Refrigerated Frozen
15 days 3 months

Rejection Criteria

Criteria Specification
Lipemia Present
Hemolysis Present

Performance & Interpretation

Turnaround Time

3 days

Results

Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
  1. Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE)
    U/L
    6 months to 18 y: 29 - 112

    > 18 y: 16 - 85

    Comment

    WARNING: Drugs targeting the Renin-Angiotensin system confound interpretation of ACE in relation to Sarcoidisis.

Referral Location

Canada

Interface & Setup

HL7 Interface Codes

Order Code Result Name Result Codes Units
ACE ACE, serum 64573 U/L

Test Version

Last Updated

2024-01-22