Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE)
A circulating enzyme marker
| Tube | 01 (SE) - Serum Gel |
|---|---|
| ID | Tests&Tubes0011 |
| Additional Information | Conditions in which ACE is raised and may be confused with sarcoidosis include TB, atypical mycobacteria, histoplasmaosis, coccidiodomycosis, allergic alveolitis, berylliosis, Hodgkin's, lung cancer, asbestosis and silicosis. Other causes of a raised ACE include: acute & chronic bronchitis, pulmonary fibrosis, emphysema and bronchial asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, cervical adenitis, connective tissue diseases, Gaucher's, leprosy, untreated hyperthyroidism, fungal disease, alcoholic liver disease, primary biliary cirrhosis and DM. |
| Turn Around | A&E: N/A Day Case: N/A In-Patient: 24 Hours Out-Patient: 24 Hours GP: N/A |
| Send to | Blood Sciences LGI |
| Contact | For further details please contact Leeds Pathology customer services: leedsth-tr.pathologycustomerservice@nhs.net. |
| Advice | Full information on all referred tests can be found on the referred tests information database, EQMS reference BSF2REC17003. |
| Collection Con | Minimum volume: 500µl serum Instructions for Lab: Centrifuge, separate from cells and store frozen prior to analysis. |
| Sample REQ | Blood |
| Ref. Range Notes | Blood Sciences reference ranges are available through the useful information and links page: https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/a-z-of-services/pathology/blood-sciences/useful-information-and-links/ |
| Units | U/L |
| Telepath | LGI: LACE SJUH: JACE |
| ICE Codes | ACE2L ACE2J |
