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ACE

Also known as: SACE (serum angiotensin converting enzyme)
Formal name: Angiotensin converting enzyme
Related tests: AFB culture, liver function tests, FBC, calcium
At A Glance
 
Why get tested?
To help diagnose and monitor sarcoidosis; to help differentiate this systemic condition from other disorders causing similar symptoms

When to get tested?
When you have granulomas that create small bumps under the skin, a lingering cough, red watery eyes, and/or other symptoms suggestive of sarcoidosis; regularly when you have active sarcoidosis to monitor its course

Sample required?
A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm



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