Specimen:
Collect
- One Lavender (EDTA)
Also Acceptable:
- One Pink Top (EDTA)
Submit
- 2 mL (Min:0.2 mL) Plasma in Standard Transport Tube. Submit Frozen. Submit in a Standard Transport Tube.
Also Acceptable:
- 2 mL (Min:0.2 mL) Plasma in Standard Transport Tube. Submit Frozen. Submit in a Standard Transport Tube.
Special Handling
- Avoid Repeated Freeze/Thaw Cycles
- Critical Frozen
- Separate aliquot required for each frozen test ordered
- Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection
- Patient Prep: Collect midmorning after patient has been sitting, standing, or walking for at least 2 hours and seated for 5-15 minutes.
Refer to the Additional Technical Information for specific patient preparation recommendations.
Rejection Criteria
- Hemolyzed specimens
- Serum
Stability
Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 1 Month(s); Incubated: Unacceptable
Methodology
- Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
2-5 Day(s)
CPT Codes
- 84244
Components
- 91196 - RENIN ACTIVITY
Last Updated: January 23, 2026 @ 10:13 am
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