Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE)
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Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE), Serum
Test ID: ACE
Test
Method
Enzymatic
Report Includes
Specimens
Serum
Test Location
Mount Sinai Hospital, 600 University Avenue, Toronto ON M5G 1X5
Test Version
22-Jan-2024
Specimen
Specimens
Serum
Sample Volume
1 mL
Patient Preparation
Fasting preferred to avoid lipemia
Collection & Handling
Handling Information
Store and send cold or frozen.
Stability
| Refrigerated | 15 days |
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| Frozen | 3 months |
Rejection Criteria
| Lipemia | Present |
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| Hemolysis | Present |
Test Version
22-Jan-2024
Performance / Interpretation
Method
Enzymatic
Turnaround Time
3 days
Results
| Name | Units | Reference Range | Conversion Factor | |
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| Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) | U/L |
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WARNING: Drugs targeting the Renin-Angiotensin system confound interpretation of ACE in relation to Sarcoidisis.
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Test Location
Mount Sinai Hospital, 600 University Avenue, Toronto ON M5G 1X5
Test Version
22-Jan-2024
Interface / Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ACE | 64573ACE, serum | U/L |
Test Version
22-Jan-2024