ACE - Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Refered Test
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ECAPL
Synonyms
- Angioconvertase
- Angiotensin-converting enzyme
Clinic significance
Peptidyl-dipeptidase A is a catalytic glycoprotein which cleaves angiotensin I to generate the active form of the hormone, angiotensin II. This test is of diagnostic and prognostic use in sarcoidosis and other lung pathologies such as silicosis and asbestosis (diffuse fibrous pneumoconiosis caused by inhaling asbestos fibers).
Prenalytics
- 1 mL
- CSF supernatant
- FROZEN
Further information
- 1 individual aliquot for this analysis.
- Centrifuge the CSF and freeze the supernatant
Methodology
Automated photometric technique
Turnaround time
10 days
Pathologist(s) in charge
Refered Test
Specialty
Biochemistry
Contact(s)
Dr Stephane ELAERTS
Dr Jean Marc VANDERNOTTE
Dr Jean Marc VANDERNOTTE
Phone(s)
+331 49 59 17 20
+331 49 59 63 01
+331 49 59 63 01
Caption
Refered TestThe pre-analytical conditions and prices are defined on the basis of the requirements of the performing laboratory.