Renin Direct


Test Name
Renin Direct
Test Code
SAARR1 - REN
Specimen Type

EDTA Plasma

Minimum Volume
0.8mL EDTA
Comments

COLLECTION NOTES

Aldosterone and Renin can be performed on the same single sample.

Laboratory Note: Plasma must be spun and separated, plasma frozen within 6 hours of collection at -70C, and must be transported frozen. (Sample cannot be refrozen once thawed.)

Minimum 0.5 ml plasma required

Assay Performed
Biochemistry Dept via Central Specimen Reception
Royal Melbourne Hospital
2nd Floor Block
Grattan Street
Parkville 3050
VIC
9342 7360

Assay Frequency

Wednesdays
(Test is performed on the LIAISON analyser)
 

Aldosterone/Renin Ratio (ARR)