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Test ID: FACE    
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme, CSF

Reference Values Describes reference intervals and additional information for interpretation of test results. May include intervals based on age and sex when appropriate. Intervals are Mayo-derived, unless otherwise designated. If an interpretive report is provided, the reference value field will state this.

Reference Range: <4 ACE Units

 

Interpretive Criteria:

            < 4 ACE Units               Normal Level

            > or = 4 ACE Units        Increased Level

 

CSF levels of angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) are increased

in approximately 50% of patients with neurosarcoidosis, but in less

than 10% of systemic sarcoidosis patients without neurologic

manifestations.

 

Test Performed by: Focus Diagnostics, Inc.

                             5785 Corporate Avenue

                             Cypress, CA 90630-4750