Genetic TestsACE I/D Polymorphism

• Test Name: ACE I/D Polymorphism
• Test Code: 3110

• “Hypertension, essential, salt-sensitive” (OMIM #: 145500) || Gene: ACE (OMIM #: 106180)

• ANGIOTENSIN I-CONVERTING ENZYME
• ACE1
• DIPEPTIDYL CARBOXYPEPTIDASE 1 (DCP1)

• Methodology: PCR-RFLP
• Performed: Everyday
• Reported: 1 week

• Specimen Collection: Peripheral blood
• Container: Tube with EDTA
• Specimen Volume/Amount: > 3 ml
• Storage/Transport Condition: Refrigerated
• Unacceptable Specimens/Conditions: Serum; Frozen specimens; Hemolyzed specimens; Icterus; Lipemia

• Predisposition/Risk Factors