Aldosterone / Plasma Renin Activity Ratio

Message
Patient Preparation: Patient has been upright (sitting, standing, or walking) for a minimum of 2 hours, then have them sit 5-15 minutes prior to collection. Collect a full tube at mid morning, following standard venipuncture techniques.


Test Code
LAB2928 ALPRA


Alias/See Also
ALPRA


CPT Codes
82088| 84244

Includes
@BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302793)@ @BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302794)@


Instructions
Minimum Testing Volume: 0.8 mL Plasma Transport Temperature: Frozen Stability: Ambient: 24 hoursRefrigerated : 24 hoursFrozen: 28 days Causes for Rejection: Moderate to gross hemolysisPlasma collected in a plasma separator tube (PST)Received thawed


Report Available
8-Days


Clinical Significance
1230170521



Last Updated: May 18, 2026


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