ACECSF
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme CSF
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3566
Synonyms:
ACE CSF
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Spinal fluid collection tube (sterile)
Specimen Type:
Spinal fluid
Preferred Volume:
1 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL
Specimen Processing:
Separate from cells within 1 hour of collection and transfer the specimen to a plastic transport tube and freeze immediately.
Store and Transport:
Frozen
Stability:
Frozen - 6 months
Refrigerated - 1 week
Room temperature - 4 hours
Unacceptable Condition:
Specimens that are hemolyzed or xanthochromic will be rejected.
CPT Codes:
82164 - Angiotension Conv Enzyme ACE CSF (EAP 30021309)
Method:
Quantitative Spectrophotometry