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Epic Code LAB3501 Angiotensin Converting Enzyme, CSF

Additional Codes

Mayo Code: FACEC

 

CDM: 3421601

Order Alias: 11762

Epic code: LAB3501

Cerner code: 7021

Performing Laboratory

ARUP Laboratories

Useful For

Support diagnosis of neurosarcoidosis. May be used to evaluate treatment response.

Specimen Type

CSF
Laboratory Test Directory Note:

Lab Central Staff: All CSF specimens to Hematology first.


Specimen Required


Specimen Type: Spinal Fluid

Sources: CSF

Container/Tube: Sterile container

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions:  Collect 1 mL of spinal fluid (CSF). Ship 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.


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Stability Information

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

Reject Due To

Hemolysis: Mild Reject; Gross Reject
Thawing: Cold OK; Warm reject
Lipemia: NA
Icterus: NA
Other: Xanthochromic samples (yellow colour), CSF containing gadolinium-based contrast agents

Day(s) Performed

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Reference Values

0.0-2.5 U/L

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.