Test directory: Aldosterone/Renin Activity Ratio

Ordering Code 7749
Test Name Aldosterone/Renin Activity Ratio
Preferred Specimen Plasma
Preferred Container EDTA, K2 (Lavender)
Optimum Volume 2 mL
Collection 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 mins prior to collection.
Handling Instructions Centrifuge and separate plasma at ambient temperature and
FREEZE immediately.
Transport Requirements Oahu: Frozen
Airline: Frozen
Specimen Stability Ambient: 24 Hours
Refrigerated: 24 Hours
Frozen: 28 Days
Rejection Criteria Plasma collected in plasma separator tube, Moderate to gross hemolysis, Received thawed
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time 7 Days
Methodology Chromatography/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
Aldosterone ALL See report.
Aldosterone/PRA Ratio ALL See report.
Plasma Renin Activity ALL See report.