Angiotensin II
Test Summary
Detection of Angiotensin II aids in the differential diagnosis of renal hypertension.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 12 hours
- Refrigerated: 24 hours
- Frozen: 28 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Hemolysis • Received room temperature • Received refrigerated
Order Code
ANGIO2
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB3866
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 82163
Billing Code
- 700000
CPT Statement
Methodology
Radioimmunoassay (RIA)
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675
Reference Range
≤52 ng/L
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Tuesday morning; Report available: 5 - 12 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 12 hours
- Refrigerated: 24 hours
- Frozen: 28 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Hemolysis • Received room temperature • Received refrigerated
Result Information
Methodology
Radioimmunoassay (RIA)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
≤52 ng/L
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Tuesday morning; Report available: 5 - 12 days