Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (CSF)

Testing Laboratory

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

CACE

Test Code (Numeric Code)

3974

Laboratory Handling

Laboratory

LabPLUS Special Techniques

Sample Stability

Freezing (even at -20 degrees Celsius) seems to be without deleterious effect on enzyme activity if there is a delay between collection and assay

Synonyms

CSF ACE

Turnaround Time

1 week

Specimen Type

• CSF

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• CSF sterile tubes (Routine Analysis)

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

1

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• CSF sterile tubes (Routine Analysis)

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

1

Aliquot Instructions

Transport to Lab

Frozen

Additional Referral/Aliquot Information

Aliquot sample and freeze at -20 degrees Celsius

Transport at -20 degrees Celsius

Test Method

Principle: Kinetic rate reaction

Reagent: Buhlmann Laboratories

Analyser: Indiko Plus

Limitations / Interference

Technical limitations of the assay only allow us to report it quantitatively down to 3 U/L.

Uncertainty of Measurement

25% for results 4 U/L

Additional Costing Information

References :
1.  Linnebank M et al. Neurology 2003; 61: 1819-1820.
2.  Oksanen V et al. Neurology 1985; 35: 1220-1222.
3.  Dale J et al. Mayo Clinic Proceedings 1999; 74 :535

Laboratory Notes

Place sample in -20 degrees Celsius in Special Technique's box

Contact Information