Collection Requirements

6-9 ml EDTA (DO NOT send to lab on ICE if renin is requested)

Tube Colour

Lavender/Pink

Test image(s)

Requires own tube?

No

Department

Biochemistry

Reference Interval

Immunoassay: Upright < 978 pmol/L, Supine < 654 pmol/L. LCMS: ambulatory 30-800pmol/L, supine 0-400 pmol/L

Availability

Weekly

Fee

Medicare rebatable Item 66695

Notes

If being ordered as part of Adrenal Vein Sampling protocol - please collect serum no gel (Red) tubes.

If renin is requested, samples must not be placed on ice - transport to the lab asap at room temp. To be separated in Lab and plasma frozen ASAP.

Test code: ALDO

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