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HelpTest Code FENDI Endothelin I
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation:
Patient should NOT be on any ACTH, Corticosteroids, or hypertension medications, if possible, for at least 48 hours prior to collection of specimen.
Submit only one of the following:
Specimen Type: Serum
Collection Container/Tube: Red or SST
Submission Container/Tube: 12x75 mm screw capped vial
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Draw blood in a plain, red-top or serum-gel tube(s).
2. Centrifuge immediately.
3. Send 3 mL of serum frozen in a plastic vial.
Specimen Type: Plasma
Collection Container/Tube: EDTA
Submission Container/Tube: 12x75 mm screw capped vial
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Draw blood in a lavender top (EDTA) tube(s).
2. Centrifuge immediately.
3. Send 3 mL of plasma frozen in a plastic vial.
Reporting Name
Endothelin ISpecimen Type
VariesSpecimen Minimum Volume
1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varies | Frozen (preferred) | 180 days | |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
Reference Values
Adult Reference Range(s)
4.0-9.0 pg/mL
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
12 to 16 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 presences or absence of malignant disease.CPT Code Information
83519
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FENDI | Endothelin I | Not Provided |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FENDI | Endothelin I | 49867-5 |