ACE CSF

Diagnostic Use

For diagnosis and monitoring of sarcoidosis.

Department

Specialist Biochemistry

Delphic Registration Code

ACEC

Laboratory Handling

Separating

Specialist Chemistry- Freezer

Test Adds

Stable frozen for 180 days

Synonyms

CSF ACE

Turnaround Time

4 weeks

Test Code

5823

Specimen Type

• CSF

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Serum (Red Cap)

Acceptable

• SST II (Gold Cap)

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Serum (Red Cap)

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.

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

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