Test Code LAB179 Angiotensin-1-Converting Enzyme (ACE)
Department
SEND OUTS
Reference Lab Test Number
A1CE
Refer To
Primary Collection Container
Gold (SST)
Alternate Collection Container
Red (No Gel)
Transport
Serum refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Centrifuge, separate and send 0.5 mL serum in a screw-capped plastic vial.
Stability
Ambient: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 14 days
Minimum Testing Volume
0.2 mL
Reference Range
8-52 U/L
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay
Performed
Monday-Friday
Reported
3-4 days
CPT Codes
82164