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Clinical Indications
N/A
Additional Test Codes
Epic Order Name: Renin-Random
Sunquest Order Code: RENR
Epic Px Code: LAB2468
Specimen Collection Type
Pearl – Critical frozen
Spin and freeze 2 aliquots of plasma immediately.
Minimum Collection Volume
0.5 mL Plasma
Reference Range
3 – 45 pg/mL
Critical Value
N/A
Interpretation
Normal for aldosterone to renin ratio is 0.1 – 3.7, a ratio greater than 3.7 is suggestive of aldosteronism.
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis
Specimen Availability for Add-on Testing
Cannot be added on
Specimen Stability
Must be tested immediately or frozen directly after centrifugation.
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday, Thursday
Performing Lab- Department
TUKHS-BH-SPECIAL CHEMISTRY
CPT Code
84244
LOINC Code
2917-3
Test Alias
N/A
Additional Information / Notes
Refrigerated specimen is unacceptable.
Performing Lab - Department
TUKHS-BH-SPECIAL CHEMISTRY