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Angiotensin Converting Enzyme - Blood

Source Blood
Mnemonic ACE
Specimen Requirements

1 x 3.5 mL gold top SST tube

1.0 mL serum

Specimen Handling

PSC & RRL:
Centrifuge, pour off, and transport serum to DSC.

Extra-regional:
Centrifuge, pour off, and freeze serum prior to transport to DSC.

DSC:
Freeze specimens upon receipt in lab; ensure frozen specimens do not thaw. 

Additional Information

Collect after overnight fast to avoid interference from lipemia. 

Testing Location Hospitals in Common
Testing Frequency
Alternate Name(s) ACE
Reference Interval