Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE):
Fasting Required: No
Lab: Quest Diagnostics
Specimen: Blood
Results: Average processing time 3-5 days
Note: Result turnaround times are an estimate and are not guaranteed. Our reference lab may need additional time due to weather, holidays, confirmation/repeat testing, or equipment maintenance.
Description: This test is useful in evaluating patients presenting with sarcoidosis, Gaucher's disease and lymphoangiomyomatosis in that the enzyme is increased in these clinical settings. The blood level of ACE tends to rise and fall with disease activity.
Alternate Names: Serum Angiotensin Converting Enzyme, SACE
Lab: Quest Diagnostics
Specimen: Blood
Results: Average processing time 3-5 days
Note: Result turnaround times are an estimate and are not guaranteed. Our reference lab may need additional time due to weather, holidays, confirmation/repeat testing, or equipment maintenance.
Description: This test is useful in evaluating patients presenting with sarcoidosis, Gaucher's disease and lymphoangiomyomatosis in that the enzyme is increased in these clinical settings. The blood level of ACE tends to rise and fall with disease activity.
Alternate Names: Serum Angiotensin Converting Enzyme, SACE