Angiotensin-1-Converting Enzyme
Centralized Core Laboratory - Mayo Clinic Laboratories :
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Tube Type:
Blood-Gold top SST (serum separator tube, no anticoagulant)
Collection Volume:
2.5 mL
Availability:
Sent to reference lab
Methodology:
Spectrophotometry
Special Instructions:
Days Performed: MonSat
The use of angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibiting antihypertensive drugs will cause decreased ACE values.
Additional Info:
Reference range:
> or = 18 years: 16-85 U/L
0Y-17Y: ACE activity may be 20-50% higher in healthy children compared to healthy adults (16-85 U/L)
Test ID/Workstation :
A1CE
Tube Type:
Blood-Gold top SST (serum separator tube, no anticoagulant)
Collection Volume:
2.5 mL
Availability:
Sent to reference lab
Methodology:
Spectrophotometry
Special Instructions:
Days Performed: MonSat
The use of angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibiting antihypertensive drugs will cause decreased ACE values.
Additional Info:
Reference range:
> or = 18 years: 16-85 U/L
0Y-17Y: ACE activity may be 20-50% higher in healthy children compared to healthy adults (16-85 U/L)
