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| Organization: | Alberta Precision Laboratories | ||
| Message Alert: | PLEASE NOTE: This Test Directory is in an interim state and due to changes pertaining to the DynaLIFE transition, performing site for routing has not been updated. Please refer to Laboratory Information System for appropriate routing. | ||
| Test Name/Synonym: | Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE), CSF (Synonym: ACE CSF) | ||
| LABID (Connect Care): | LAB180 | ||
| Specimen Type: | Cerebral Spinal Fluid | ||
| Primary Container: | CSF TUBE | ||
| Minimum Collection Volume: | 0.2 mL | ||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | Refer to Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Collection Guidelines PX26-02.200 v4.00 | ||
| Stability and Storage: | 5 days at 2 – 5 °C | ||
| Processing: | Freeze. Ensure frozen specimens do not thaw. | ||
| Transportation: | Prefer transport frozen. Refrigerated specimen acceptable. Transport specimen in a separate bag with a photocopy of the requisition. | ||
| Testing Schedule: | Daily | ||
| Reference Interval: | No reference interval available | ||
| Performing Site: | University of Alberta Hospital | ||
| Additional Test Information: | Patient should not be on ACE inhibitor drugs (e.g. Captopril, Vasotec). Hemolyzed specimens are unsuitable. Lipemic and turbid samples also unsuitable. | ||
| Last Updated On: | Monday, April 29, 2024 | ||
