Renin

Test Name Renin
Alternate Name(s)

Renin Supine

Renin Upright

Aldosterone / Renin Ratio

Laboratory Module LAB
Ordering Mnemonic

RENIN SUP

RENIN UP

ALDOSTRENR

Specimen Type

Plasma

Collection Container Lavender - 5.0 ml X 2
Container Information
Lavender TubeLavender Tube
Collection Information Collect sample at room temperature
Test Schedule  
Routine Turnaround Time 10 days
Stat Turnaround Time  
Reference Interval  
Critical Values  
Lab Process Notes

RENIN SUPINE 

Collect in the morning before 10:00 a.m.
Minimum time before collection in SUPINE position (lying down) is
30 minutes. 

RENIN UPRIGHT 

Collect in the morning before 10:00 a.m.
Please provide the following information:
TIME UPRIGHT -  the number of hours since the patient arose?
(to nearest 0.5 hr).

Minimum time before collection in UPRIGHT position (standing, walking or sitting) is 2 hours. If patient has been standing or walking, have them sit for 5-15 minutes before collection.

 

Renin following Saline Suppression test ( or other confirmatory test): Collect sample at the end of the procedure. This sample can be collected at any time of the day. 

 

Aldosterone / Renin Ratio

Collect samples in the morning before 10:00am

Minimum time before collection in UPRIGHT position (standing, walking or sitting) is 2 hours. If patient has been standing or walking, have them sit for 5-15 minutes before collection

Storage and Transport

Spin and freeze plasma

Store and transport frozen, should be shipped on dry ice.

Test Referred To Offsite, Reference Laboratory

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