Test directory: Renin Activity, Plasma

Ordering Code 5483
Test Name Renin Activity, Plasma
Alias PRA
Preferred Specimen Plasma
Preferred Container EDTA, K2 (Lavender)
Optimum Volume 1 mL
Collection Instructions DO NOT REFRIGERATED. Refrigeration will cause cryo- activation to occur and prorenin will convert to renin causing falsely high renin activity results.
Handling Instructions Centrifuge and separate plasma at room temperature and
FREEZE immediately.
Transport Requirements Oahu: Frozen
Airline: Frozen
Specimen Stability Ambient: 24 Hours
Refrigerated: Not Stable
Frozen: 28 Days
Rejection Criteria Refrigerated
Avail. Stat NO
Methodology Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Reference Lab  Quest Diagnostic Lab-NI

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of June 29, 2025.
Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
Renin Activity, Plasma ALL See report.