Although ACE is used to help diagnose 'possible' sarcoidosis, an elevated ACE is also found with several other conditions:


Quote from http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/e...cle/003567.htm

"Increased ACE levels may be a sign of sarcoidosis. ACE levels will rise or fall as sarcoidosis becomes worse or improves.

However, increased ACE levels may also be seen in several other disorders, including:

Active histoplasmosis
Alcoholic hepatitis
Asbestosis
Asthma
Berylliosis
Diabetes
Emphysema
Gaucher's disease
Hodgkin's disease
Hyperthyroidism
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
Leprosy
Lung cancer
Multiple sclerosis
Nephrotic syndrome
Silicosis
Tuberculosis"

I don't remember (but certainly could have missed some of your posts) you mentioning any cough or other lung problems or any rashes or other symptoms of sarcoidosis. Your PN could be from sarcoidosis, but I would think you'd have other more prominent signs.

It is always best to go over your results with the doctor before speculating what the results might indicate...regardless of standard notes from the lab.