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Serum ACE determination

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Angiotensin converting enzyme levels may be raised in the following situations:

  • normal variant
  • active sarcoidosis

Other conditions where serum ACE levels may be raised include:

  • Gaucher's disease
  • diabetes mellitus
  • hyperthyroidism
  • leprosy
  • chronic renal disease
  • cirrhosis
  • silicosis
  • berylliosis
  • amyloidosis
  • tuberculosis

Normal levels are found in lung cancer and lymphoma.

Reference:

  • 1) Wallach J. Interpretation of Diagnostic Tests. Little, Brown.

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