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, PSpecimen Type
Plasma EDTASpecimen Minimum Volume
1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
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Plasma EDTA | Frozen | 30 days |
Reference Values
Up to 25 pg/mL
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
12 to 14 working daysPerforming Laboratory
Inter Science InstituteTest 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 |
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FANGI | Angiotensin I, P | 1858-0 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
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Z0939 | Angiotensin I, P | 1858-0 |