| Laboratory: | Clinical Biochemistry |
| Test Name: |
ANGIOTENSIN CONVERTING ENZYME - (CSF)
Test Code:
MISC
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| Clinical Information: | |
| Collection Devices: |
Preferred Device:
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| Specimen Required: |
Cerebrospinal Fluid: 0.5 mL
Minimum volume: 0.3mL |
| Referral: |
Store and ship frozen.
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| Requisition: | |
| Reference Values: |
A descriptive report will be sent.
CSF levels of angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) are increased in approximately 50% of patients with neurosarcoidosis, but in less than 10% of systemic sarcoidosis patients without neurologic manifestations. |
| Availability: |
Within 2 Weeks
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| See Also: | |
| More Information: |
Store and ship frozen to Mayo Medical Laboratories for referral to ARUP Laboratories.
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