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Angiotensin Converting Enzyme

Specimen:

Collect

  • One SST

Also Acceptable:
  • One Red Top

Submit

  • 1 mL (Min:0.5 mL) Serum . Submit Refrigerated. Submit in a Standard Transport Tube.

Special Handling

  • Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature
  • Separate from cells ASAP

Rejection Criteria

  • Hemolyzed specimens
  • Plasma
  • CSF

Stability

Ambient: 1 Week(s); Refrigerated: 1 Week(s); Frozen: 6 Month(s); Incubated: Unacceptable

Methodology

  • Enzymatic

Performed

Sun-Sat

Reported

1-2 Day(s)

CPT Codes

  • 82164

Components

  • 91021 - ANGIOTENSIN C ENZ
Last Updated: November 6, 2024 @ 10:13 am

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