Referred to Berkshire & Surrey Pathology Services, Frimley Park Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Portsmouth Road, Frimley, Surrey GU16 7UJ|
Alternative names, keywords |
CSF angiotensin-1 converting enzyme |
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Samples required |
Plain CSF - DO NOT put in Vacuette® tube. A minimum of 0.5 mL CSF is required for this test. Avoid blood contamination. Transport promptly to lab. |
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Test indications |
Poor diagnostic sensitivity and specificity for neurosarcoidosis, but can be useful for monitoring disease progression/regression. |
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Reference range |
0 - 1.20 µM/min/L |
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Turnaround time |
Referral lab quotes turnaround time of 27 days, however additional time must be allowed for packing, dispatch and delivery of sample, and return and processing of results. |
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Enquiries |
Biochemistry (Referrals) |