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Why Is Serum ACE Test Done ?

Hi, Doctor , Age 46 Doctor has given me to Sirum ace level,let me know why this test is done,i am suffering from Joint pain and cough,Done All RA test came normal. Just want to know Sirum ace level is what ?? Need you help Thanks
Wed, 1 Feb 2012
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hi read your prob , this is angiotensin converting enzyme present in kidny.
as per your symptom your doc want to rule the disease called SARCOIDOSIS.
In 50% case of sarcoidosis have high leval of ACE. along with it you should rule out TB also.
Dr aseem saraswat 9982583020
aseemadhuri@gmail.com
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Why Is Serum ACE Test Done ?

hi read your prob , this is angiotensin converting enzyme present in kidny. as per your symptom your doc want to rule the disease called SARCOIDOSIS. In 50% case of sarcoidosis have high leval of ACE. along with it you should rule out TB also. Dr aseem saraswat 9982583020 aseemadhuri@gmail.com