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ANGIOTENSIN CONVERTING ENZYME (ACE), CSF |
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ORDERING INFORMATION: |
Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB1499 Geisinger Epic ID: 17756 | |
SPECIMEN COLLECTION |
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Specimen type: |
CSF | |
Preferred collection container: |
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Specimen required: |
1 mL CSF; minimum 0.2 mL. Please submit a separate frozen aliquot for this test. It may not be combined with any other test requiring a frozen aliquot. | |
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Transport temperature: |
Frozen (preferred). | |
Specimen stability: |
Room Temperature: 4 days. Refrigerated: 1 week. Frozen: 2 months. | |
Rejection criteria: |
Stability limits exceeded. | |
TEST DETAILS |
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CPT code(s): |
82164 | |
| Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding. Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed. The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. | ||
Test includes: |
Angiotensin converting enzyme, CSF. | |
Methodology: |
Kinetic |
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Synonyms: |
A1 Converting Enzyme CACE, ACE, ACE CSF Quest test code 34692
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Clinical significance: |
Useful in diagnosing patients with Sarcoidosis involving the central nervous system and meninges. | |