Eurofins Biomnis code

ANGIO

Synonyms

• Endocrinology

Specialty

Biochemistry

Clinical significance

An octapeptide hormone which is the ultimate effector in the cascade initiated by the secretion of renin (angiotensinogen --> angiotensin I --> angiotensin II). For the investigation of high blood pressure.

Preanalytics

• 2 mL :
• EDTA Plasma
•   FROZEN
• 1 hour

• A tube specifically for this analysis : Yes

Further information

Collect sample on a ice-cooled tube. Spin down in a refrigerated centrifuge
Freeze the sample within 1 hour after sampling
1 individual aliquot for this analysis.

Methodology

Radioimmunoassay

Turnaround time

2 weeks (if dilution/control needed - TAT 4 weeks