Angiotensin Converting Enzyme
| Alternate Names | ACE, Angiotensin-1-Converting Enzyme, Sarcoidosis |
| Ordering Recommendation | Useful in evaluating patients presenting with sarcoidosis, Gaucher’s disease and lymphangiomyomatosis in that the enzyme is increased in these clinical settings. |
| Specimen | Serum |
| Container Type | Red/Yellow Top Tube
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| Reference Range | See patient report |
| Stability | 7 days |
| Transport Temp | Refrigerate 2°-8°C |
| Instructions | None |
| Performing Lab | Quest Nichols Institute – San Juan Capistrano, CA 92690 Reference Lab Test Code: 683 |
| Days Performed | Tues-Sat |
| Report Available | 2-3 days |
| NY State Available | Yes |
| LOINC Code | 2742-5 |
| CPT Code | 82164 |
