Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) (CSF)
Clinical Biochemistry
Sample and container requirements
CSF (LP4 or similar small tube)
Minimum volume required
500 µL CSF
Special requirements
Stable for 4 days at ambient temperature, 10 days at 4°C, 6 months at -20°C. Please send in LP4 or similar small tube not 30ml pots please as racking the large variety of tubes we receive is difficult.
Patient preparation
None
Sample viability
Turnaround time
32 days
Reference range
Please refer to report for reference ranges.
Clinical guidance
Please follow the link below to the referral laboratory website for more information: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/our-services/find-service/neurology-and-neurosurgery/neuroimmunology
Notes
Sent to National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen's Square
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This information was last updated on 19 August 2026