Angiotensin converting enzyme, (ACE) Serum

Diagnostic Use

Used for the monitoring of sarcoidosis.

Department

Lipids/Trace Metals

Delphic Registration Code

ACE

Synonyms

ACE
SACE

Turnaround Time

7 days

Test Code

3446

Specimen Type

• Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Serum (Red Cap)

Acceptable

• SST II (Gold Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4

No of Samples Required

1

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Serum (Red Cap)

Acceptable

• SST II (Gold Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

0.5

Additional Specimen Information

Sample Delivery to Lab - separate promptly - within 4 hours

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Serum

Minimum Volume (ml)

0.5

Transport to Lab

Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)

Additional Referral/Aliquot Information

500 uL Serum.
Haemolysed, icteric and lipaemic samples unacceptable.
To avoid lipaemia samples should be collected from fasting patients.
Plasma (EDTA inhibits ACE activity) samples are unacceptable.
Freeze sample if can not be analysed within 5 days
Urgent testing by arrangement

Interpretation

Increased levels are found in at least 80% of patients with lung or multisystem sarcoidosis, although are occasionally found in other grandulomatous disorders, eg tuberculosis, leprosy and may be found in hyperthyroidism and diabetes mellitus.

Reference Intervals

13.3- 63.9      U/L. Used for the monitoring of sarcoidosis.

Test Method

Kinetic

Non-Funded Test Cost

$31.32 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

9869

Contact Information

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