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Test Code ACECF | Beaker: LAB2248 Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE), CSF

Additional Codes

Epic EAP: LAB2248

Epic Description: ACE, CSF

Synonym

Spinal Fluid (ACE)

 

Specimen Type

CSF

Specimen Required

 

CSF

  Collection Container Preferred Volume Minimum Volume
Preferred

Sterile Vial

1.0 mL 0.5 mL

 

Instructions for Collection and Transport

Transport frozen on dry ice. 

Aliquot Requirements

CSF

Optimum 1.0 mL

Minimum 0.5 mL

Performing Lab

Sendout Lab

Reference Lab: ARUP Laboratories, Referral code: 0098974

https://ltd.aruplab.com/Tests/Pub/0098974

Assay Frequency

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Routine Turnaround Time

4-5 days, excluding weekends and holidays.

CSR Storage Requirements

Transport to sendout lab. Refrigerate if holding overnight. Ship frozen on dry ice.

CPT Code Information

82164

Specimen Limitation

NOTE: Gadolinium contract agents have been reported to inhibit ACE activity.  Therefore, CSF containing gadolinium-based contrast agens should not be submited for evaluation.