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Test Code
ANG2P
Test Name
Angiotensin II, Plasma
CPT Codes
82163
Expected Turnaround Time
10 - 13 days
Clinical Utility

Detection of Angiotensin II aids in the differential diagnosis of renal hypertension.
Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: Plasma

Collection Container: Lavender Top (EDTA)

Desired Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions
  1. Collect a lavender top (EDTA) tube via venipuncture.
Processing and Submission Instructions
  1. Separate plasma from cells.
  2. Transfer 1 mL of plasma to a clear aliquot tube (screw cap).
Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory frozen. 
Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

12 hours

Refrigerated

24 hours

Frozen

28 days
Causes for Rejection
  • Hemolyzed specimens
Methodology
Radioimmunoassay
Reference Intervals

See patient report.
Alternate Names
  • Angio II
Reference Lab
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
Testing Schedule
Routine, 1 time per week
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