Specimen: 2 mL (1 mL min.) Serum from 1 SST. Ship refrigerated or frozen. Overnight fasting is preferred.

Stability (Room): 2 hrs

Stability (Refrigerated): 1 week

Stability (Frozen): 6 months

Method: FAPGG

Comment:

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Turnaround time (TAT): 7 – 15 days

Usage: This assay is used for evaluation of patients with suspected Sarcoidosis. ACE activity reflects the severity of Sarcoidosis showing 68% positivity in stage I of the disease, 86% in stage II and 91% in stage III. There is a marked decrease in ACE activity in patients of Sarcoidosis on Prednisone therapy. It may also be increased in Gaucher disease, Leprosy, Psoriasis, Amyloidosis and Histoplasmosis.

Specialty: Physician, Chest Physician

Disease: Sarcoidosis

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Home Collection: Available

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Pre-test Information: Overnight fasting is preferred.