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| Angiotensin-1 Converting Enzyme | |
| Order Code: ANCE
Order Form: Laboratory Requisition |
Specimen: |
Plasma | ||
Collection Medium: |
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Alternate Collection Media: |
Call laboratory for additional acceptable specimen collection containers. | ||
Minimum: |
2 mL whole blood from light green top tube or 1 microtube top for pediatric patients | ||
Testing Schedule: |
24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays. | ||
Reference Range: |
Adults 8-52 u/l. Expected values are reported as higher in children and young adults under the age of 19 years than in older adults. | ||
Methodology: |
Spectrophotometric | ||
Sample Processing: |
Centrifuge at 3000 RPM for 10 minutes. Aliquot plasma into labeled container and cap. | ||
Sample Storage: |
Refrigerate. | ||
Transport Instructions: |
Place specimen into zip-lock type bag, seal bag. Place requisition into outside pocket of bag. Transport in cooler with refrigerated coolant packs. | ||
CPT Code: |
82164 |
Updated: 09/30/2009