CSF, Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE)
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Clinical Info |
Quantitative measurement of ACE in CSF. Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) is used in the assessment of neurosarcoidosis. The major sources of ACE are macrophages and epithelial cells. Patients with sarcoidosis display elevated levels of ACE. |
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Specimen Sources |
CSF Reservoir Lumbar Puncture VP Shunt Aspirate |
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Specimen Types |
Cerebrospinal Fluid |
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Specimen Volume |
0.5 mL of spinal fluid(0.2 mL min) |
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Container |
CSF Tube |
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Collection Instructions |
Container/Tube: Screw-capped, sterile vial |
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Transport Instructions |
Frozen Maintain sterility |
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Specimen Stability |
14 Days Room Temperature |
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Methodology |
Quantitative spectrophotometry |
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Days Performed |
TAT: 5-6 Days |
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Performing Laboratory |
LabCorp |
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CPT |
82164 |
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PDM |
5900268 |
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