Angiotensin Converting Enzyme, CSF

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • Soft Test Code:
  • MSOT
  • Send Out Test Code:
  • 34692X
Alternate Names
  • ACE, CSF
  • Angiotensin - 1 Converting Enzyme, CSF
Clinical Significance

This test is useful in diagnosing patients with sarcoidosis involving the central nervous system and meninges.


Specimen Collection & Preparation

Specimen Requirements

1.0 mL CSF in a sterile leak-proof container


Alternate Specimen


TransportAndStorage

4 days Ambient
7 days Refrigerated
60 days Frozen


Collection Instructions

If multiple Fluid or CSF test are being requested please specify order of importance


Minimum Volume

0.2 mL CSF


Neonatal Volumne

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

< or = 15 U/L


Methodology:
  • Kinetic

Clinical Significance

This test is useful in diagnosing patients with sarcoidosis involving the central nervous system and meninges.


Production Schedule

Sites Performed
  • Quest - Chantilly
Days Performed
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Departments
  • Sendouts - Miscellaneous
Turn Around Time

1 to 3 days


Coding & Compliance

CDM

00913333


CPT Coding

82164