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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:
1. Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s)
2. Centrifuge and aliquot 3 mL of plasma into a plastic vial.
3. Send frozen.
Method Name
Direct ELISA
Reporting Name
Angiotensin I, PSpecimen Type
Plasma EDTASpecimen Minimum Volume
1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plasma EDTA | Frozen | 30 days |
Reference Values
Up to 25 pg/mL
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
12 to 14 daysPerforming Laboratory
Inter Science InstituteTest Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Inter Science Institute. Values obtained with different methods, laboratories, or kits cannot be used interchangeably with the results on this report. The results cannot be interpreted as absolute evidence of the presence or absence of malignant disease.CPT Code Information
83520
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FANG1 | Angiotensin I, P | 1858-0 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FANG1 | Angiotensin I, P | 1858-0 |