Plasma Renin Activity, LC/MS/MS
Test Summary
Measurement of the Plasma Renin activity is useful in evaluating hypertension.
Aliases
- PRA
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
0.8 mL frozen plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
Collect a mid-morning blood sample after patient has been upright (sitting, standing, or walking) for a minimum of 2 hours, then have them sit 5-15 minutes prior to collection.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 24 hours
- Refrigerated: 24 hours
- Frozen: 28 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Plasma separator tube • Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Thawed specimen
Order Code
RENIN
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB4295
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 84244
Billing Code
- 670452
CPT Statement
Methodology
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly VA, 20153
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly VA, 20153
Department
Reference Testing
Reference Range
0.25-5.82 ng/mL/h
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Daily; Report available: 4 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
0.8 mL frozen plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
Collect a mid-morning blood sample after patient has been upright (sitting, standing, or walking) for a minimum of 2 hours, then have them sit 5-15 minutes prior to collection.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 24 hours
- Refrigerated: 24 hours
- Frozen: 28 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Plasma separator tube • Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Thawed specimen
Result Information
Methodology
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
0.25-5.82 ng/mL/h
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Daily; Report available: 4 days