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Epic Code LAB706 Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Level

Test Name Alias

Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Level | ACE | Kinase II | Peptidylpeptide Hydrolase | 8064

Interface Order Alias

10086

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Collection: Blood

 

Container(s): 5.0 mL Gold Top (Serum Separator-SST Gel)

  • Preferred Volume to Collect: 5.0 mL
  • Minimum Volume to Collect: 2.0 mL
  • Neonate (NICU) Volume to Collect: at least 1 full microtainer
  • Capillary collect ok? Yes
  • Microtainer acceptable: Yes

 

Collection Instructions:

  • Gently invert 8 - 10 times to mix clot activator with blood.
  • Specimen should be processed within 2 hours – See Processing Instructions.

 

Processing Instructions (Laboratory, Outpatient or Off-site collection)

  • Processed Specimen: Serum
  • Centrifuge/Spin: Yes
  • Aliquot: Yes
  • Processing Instructions:
    • Allow blood to clot for 30 minutes in a vertical position and centrifuge within 2 hours.
    • Minimum serum volume: 1.0 mL serum
  • Transport Temperature: Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 12 hours

Refrigerate: 72 hours

Frozen: aliquot serum for longer storage

Laboratory Retention: 72 hours

Test Frequency

Available daily, usual TAT 1 day.

Reference Range

ACE
Male/Female

Less than 18 years old: 29 to 112 U/L

Greater than or equal to 18 years old: 16 to 85 U/L

Performing Department

CHEMISTRY

Performing Department Laboratory Location

Spectrum Health Regional Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI

Methodology

Spectrophotometric

CPT

82164-LAB-ANGIOTENSIN CONV ENZ

CDM Code

Currently Unavailable

Epic Test ID

1230100339

LOINC

ACE: 2742-5

Beaker LOINC

ANGIOTENSIN CONVERTING ENZYME: 2742-5
LIPEMIA INDEX, SERUM: N/A

Mayo Access Code

SHO8064

Reviewed Date

3/5/2020

Beaker Names

Beaker Procedure Name: ACE – ANGIOTENSION CONVERTING ENZYME
Beaker Display Name: Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Level
BEAKER TEST NAME: ANGIOTENSION CONVERTING ENZYME
BEAKER TEST REPORT NAME: Angiotension Converting Enzyme

Beaker Synonyms

No synonym on file

Beaker Location, Container and Temperature

BW CHEMISTRY: GOLD TOP SST TUBE R (Acceptable)-Refrigerated