Test directory: Renin Activity, Plasma

Ordering Code5483
Test NameRenin Activity, Plasma
AliasPRA
Preferred SpecimenPlasma
Preferred ContainerEDTA, K2 (Lavender)
Optimum Volume1 mL
Collection InstructionsDO NOT REFRIGERATED. Refrigeration will cause cryo- activation to occur and prorenin will convert to renin causing falsely high renin activity results.
Handling InstructionsCentrifuge and separate plasma at room temperature and
FREEZE immediately.
Transport RequirementsOahu: Frozen
Airline: Frozen
Specimen StabilityAmbient: 24 Hours
Refrigerated: Not Stable
Frozen: 28 Days
Rejection CriteriaRefrigerated
Avail. StatNO
MethodologyLiquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Reference Lab Quest Diagnostic Lab-NI

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of April 20, 2024.
ComponentAgeMale NormMale Critical LowMale Critical HighFemale NormFemale Critical HighFemale Critical LowUnitsAdd'l info
Renin Activity, PlasmaALLSee report.