Angiotensin II

Test Code

ANGIO2

Alias/See Also

36718

CPT Codes
82163

Preferred Specimen

1 mL plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Minimum Volume

0.3 mL

Transport Temperature

Frozen

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 12 hours
Refrigerated: 24 hours
Frozen: 28 days

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Hemolysis • Received room temperature • Received refrigerated

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 FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Setup Schedule

A.M. Sets up 1 day a week.

Reference Range

≤52 ng/L

Clinical Significance

Detection of Angiotensin II aids in the differential diagnosis of renal hypertension.

Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92690-6130

Last Updated: May 17, 2024

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