Test Name Aldosterone/Renin Ratio
 Test Code SAARR1 - ALDO
 Specimen Type EDTA
 Minimum Volume 0.8 mL 
 Preferred Volume 1mL
Comments

Laboratory Notes :
Spin, separate and freeze plasma aliquot within 6 hours of collection. Store at -70oC.Transport frozen (a minimum of 0.5mL plasma is required).

This test can not be ordered retrospective.

Haemolysed samples are unsuitable and will not be analysed. 


Send to testing laboratory on dry ice. Do not pack dry ice in a sealed container.  Use appropriate PPE.
 Assay Performed

Biochemistry Dept via Central Specimen Reception

Royal Melbourne Hospital

2nd Floor Main Block

Grattan St

Parkville 3050

VIC

9342 7360

 Assay Frequency Wednesdays
Aldosterone/Renin Ratio (ARR)