Angiotensin Converting Enzyme blood test
Normal Reference Range
8 – 52 U/L
Test Information
The presence of non-caseating granulomas caused by sarcoidosis, an idiopathic disease that often affects the lungs but can also affect the eyes, skin, nerves, liver, and heart among other body organs, frequently coexists with elevated levels of ACE. ACE levels will be high in 50 to 80 percent of patients with active sarcoidosis.
Clinical Indications
Chronic cough or red watery eyes and/or joint pain, lymphadenopathy.
Sample Required
5mL serum sample tube is required for ACE blood test
Min. sample volume
0.5mL
Special Instructions and Precautions
Not applicable
Time Limits For Retrospective Testing
2 days
Any factors affecting the test
Not applicable
Turnaround Time
4 hrs
Referral centre (if applicable)
Not applicable
Test Code
ACE