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Angiotensin Converting Enzyme

Source

Blood

 
Mnemonic ACE 
Specimen Requirements

1 x 5 mL gold top SST tube

1.5 mL serum

 
Specimen Handling

PSC: Centrifuge, pour off, and transport serum on ice to DSC.
RRL & extra-regional: Centrifuge, pour off, and freeze serum prior to transport to DSC.

Send specimens to DSC Analytical Toxicology who will forward them to Referrals. 

 
Additional Information

ACE can also be performed on fluids (test mnemonic FLACE)

 

 
Testing Location Hospitals in Common 
Testing Frequency

Tuesday and Thursday

 
Alternate Name(s) ACE 
Reference Interval  


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