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Test ID FANGI Angiotensin I, Plasma


Specimen Required


Patient preparation: Patient should be on a normal sodium diet, 110 mEq of sodium. Patient should be in a recumbent posture for at least 30 minutes prior to collection of specimen.  Diuretics, mineralocorticoids, glucocorticoids, estrogens, oral contraceptives, and ACTH medications and sodium, potassium, and posture all affect Angiotensin levels.

 

Specimen Type: Plasma

Collection Container/Tube: EDTA

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 3 mL

Collection Instructions:

Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s).

Separate plasma from cells immediately after collection and send 3 mL of EDTA plasma frozen in plastic vial.


Method Name

Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Reporting Name

Angiotensin I, P

Specimen Type

Plasma EDTA

Specimen Minimum Volume

1 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Plasma EDTA Frozen 30 days

Reference Values

Up to 25 pg/mL

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

12 to 14 working days

Performing Laboratory

Inter Science Institute

Test Classification

This test was performed using a kit that has not been cleared or approved by the FDA and is designated as research use only. The analytic performance characteristics of this test have been determined by Inter Science Institute. This test is not intended for diagnosis or patient management decisions without confirmation by other medically established means.

CPT Code Information

83520

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
FANGI Angiotensin I, P 1858-0

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
Z0939 Angiotensin I, P 1858-0