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Test Code RENACT Renin Activity  

Important Note

DO NOT COLLECT IN REFRIGERATED TUBES
 

Additional Codes

70105

Methodology

Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
 

Specimen Type

Blood

Preferred Collection Container

LAV

Collection Volume

4.0 mL

Minimum Collection Volume

2.5 mL

Collection Instructions

 

Collect midmorning after patient has been sitting, standing, or walking for at least 2 hours and seated for 5-15 minutes. Separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection

Transport

Critical Frozen

Rejection Criteria

Serum. Specimens collected in citrate, heparin, or oxalate. Hemolyzed specimens

Specimen Storage and Stability

Ambient: 6 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 1 month

Turn Around Time

2-5 days

Test Alias

70105; Plasma Renin Activity; Renin Activity, Plasma; RENIN
 

CPT Coding

84244

EPIC Code

LAB532

Acceptable Collection Container

PINK (K2EDTA) OR 6ML LAV (K2EDTA)
 

Testing Volume

1.2 mL

Day(s) and Time(s) Performed

Sunday through Saturday

LOINC

2915-7