Biochemistry
| Full details for "Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE)". | |
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Name |
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) |
Alternative name/Profile |
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Department |
Biochemistry |
Investigation |
ACE is an enzyme which catalyses the conversion of Angiotensin I to Angiotensin II, and inactivates bradykinin. Its primary site of production is the lung endothelium. It is used in the evaluation and monitoring of patients with suspected sarcoidosis. Overall, it is not deemed to be sensitive or specific enough to be used as a diagnostic tool for sarcoidosis. |
Specimen type |
Serum |
Sample type |
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Sample container & volume |
5 ml - Red Tube |
Frequency of analysis |
Weekly - Wednesday |
Turnaround time |
6 working days |
Availability |
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Notes |
Roche platform sensitivity is >18IU/L. Reference Interval is only applicable to >18yrs only. Haemolysis may invalidate the result. ACE inhibitors e.g. captopril, enalapril may inhibit ACE activity. |
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Reference range |
<18 - 65 IU/L |
Last updated |
Mon, 29 Sep 2025 08:19:18 IST |