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Epic Code DISCONTINUED Angiotensin Converting Enzyme, CSF

Important Note

THIS TEST WAS DISCONTINUED ON 11/19/2025

Recommended replacement test: Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE), CSF [LAB1231943]

Additional Codes

Mayo Code: FACEC

EPIC: LAB3501

CDM: 3421601

Order Alias: 11762

Epic code: LAB3501

Cerner code: 7021

Performing Laboratory

ARUP Laboratories

Specimen Type

CSF
Laboratory Test Directory | South & West Note:

THIS TEST WILL BE DISCONTINUED ON 11/19/2025

Recommended replacement test: Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE), CSF [LAB1231943]


Specimen Required


Container/Tube: Sterile vial

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Transfer 1 mL of spinal fluid to a sterile vial.

2. Send frozen.

Note: Gadolinium contrast agents have been reported to inhibit ACE activity. Therefore, CSF containing gadolinium-based contrast agents should not be submitted to the laboratory for evaluation.


Laboratory Test Directory | South & West Note:

THIS TEST WILL BE DISCONTINUED ON 11/19/2025

Recommended replacement test: Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE), CSF [LAB1231943]

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
CSF Frozen (preferred) 180 days
  Refrigerated  7 days

Reject Due To

Hemolysis Reject
Xanthochromic specimens (yellow color) Reject
Specimens containing gadolinium-based contrast agents Reject

Day(s) Performed

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Reference Values

0.0-2.5 U/L

Clinical Information

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Reporting Name

Angiotensin Convert Enzyme CSF

Method Name

Quantitative Spectrophotometry

CPT Code Information

82164

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
FACEC Angiotensin Convert Enzyme CSF 12480-0

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
FACEC Angiotensin Convert Enzyme CSF 12480-0

Report Available

1 to 7 days

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has not approved or cleared this test; however, FDA clearance or approval is not currently required for clinical use. The results are not intended to be used as the sole means for clinical diagnosis or patient management decisions.