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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) | ||
| LABID (Connect Care): | LAB179 | ||
| Test Code: | ACE | ||
| Specimen Type: | Blood | ||
| Primary Container: | GOLD SST | ||
| Alternate Containers: | MINT LIHEP PST | ||
| Minimum Collection Volume: | 0.2 mL serum or plasma | ||
| Stability and Storage: | 14 days at 2 – 5 °C | ||
| Processing: | Calgary Zone: Centrifuge and aliquot. All other Zones: Centrifuge and refrigerate. | ||
| Transportation: | Prefer transport at refrigerated temperature, frozen specimens acceptable. Calgary Zone: Transport on ice to DSC. DSC will freeze specimens on arrival. Transport specimen in a separate bag with a photocopy of the requisition. Frozen specimens acceptable. | ||
| Testing Schedule: | Daily | ||
| Reference Interval: | Greater than or equal to 16 years: 13-57 IU/L | ||
| Testing Area: | Biochemistry | ||
| 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. Collect after overnight fast to avoid interference from lipemia. | ||
| Last Updated On: | Thursday, October 12, 2023 | ||
