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Plasma Renin Activity, LC/MS/MS
Test Code16846
Alias/See Also
LAB532
CPT Codes
84244
Preferred Specimen
0.8 mL frozen plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
Collect a mid-morning blood sample after patient has been upright (sitting, standing, or walking) for a minimum of 2 hours, then have them sit 5-15 minutes prior to collection.
Transport Container
Transport tube
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 24 hours
Frozen: 28 days
Refrigerated: 24 hours
Frozen: 28 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Plasma separator tube
Methodology
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
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
Daily
Report Available
2-6 days
Reference Range
0.25-5.82 ng/mL/h
Clinical Significance
Measurement of the Plasma Renin activity is useful in evaluating hypertension.
Performing Laboratory
| Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA |
| 33608 Ortega Highway |
| San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042 |