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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

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