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
BiochemistryReference 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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