ACE CSF

Diagnostic Use

For diagnosis and monitoring of sarcoidosis.

CSF ACE in meningeal sarcoid should be up in the serum range

Department

Specialist Biochemistry

Delphic Registration Code

ACEC

Synonyms

CSF ACE

Turnaround Time

8 weeks

Test Code

5823

Specimen Type

• Serum
• CSF

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Pottle
• Serum (Red Cap)
• please_refer_to_additional_requiremets

Acceptable

• SST II (Gold Cap)

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Serum (Red Cap)
• please_refer_to_additional_requiremets

Acceptable

• SST II (Gold Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

0.2

Additional Specimen Information

Patient Specimen - Paired CSF and serum separated from cells frozen

Aliquot Instructions

Transport to Lab

Frozen

Additional Referral/Aliquot Information

CSF samples can be stored at 2-8C for up to 7 days. For longer periods store frozen - stable frozen up to 180 days (from Mayo clinic lab website)

Reference Intervals

Normal CSF ACE (Mass)  0.3 – 7.4 ug/L

Test Method

ACE mass assay (unaffected by ACE inhibitors) ran on Beckman AU480 analyser at Pathology Queensland Central Laboratory.

Occasionally plasma ACE samples can be forwarded here as well.

Non-Funded Test Cost

$925.92 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

5823

Blood contamination of CSF is a problem, because serum levels are 30-130 IU/L. Heparinised plasma OK but serum is less prone to turbidity.

Referred to Pathology Queensland Central Laboratory

Contact Information

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