Test Entry - Detail

Renin

General

Clinical Use:

Availability:

Samples are tested Monday-Friday.

Code:

REN

Handling Instructions (to laboratory):

Send whole sample ambient.
Send separated sample frozen on dry ice.

Hyperlink:

Reference Interval:

Reference Intervals    :     Aldosterone (pmol/L) :     Renin (mU/L)  :    Aldo/Renin Ratio   :
0 - 1w                 :             <5000        :       10 - 500    :
1w - 2y                :           300 - 1500     :       5 - 100     :
2y - 10y               :            100 - 800     :       5 - 60      :
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> 10y          Erect   :            60 - 980      :       4 - 46      :           <50         :
> 10y          Supine  :             < 650        :       3 - 40      :           <50         :

Collection Requirements

Container:

EDTA (LAVENDER),

Sample Type:

See container

Minimum Collection Volume:

1mL

Collection Instructions:

Do not collect sample on ice.
DO NOT REFRIGERATE SAMPLE as this will falsely increase Renin concentration.
If supine/erect collection requested: Erect=Standing for 30 minutes; Supine = Lying down for 30 minutes.
Please specify on the request form which collection is performed Supine or Erect).
If a dexamethasone suppression test is requested at the same time, collect this test on day one and schedule the dexamethasone suppression test for day 2.
If dexamethasone dose already taken, collect sample for dexamethasone suppression test first and schedule the renin in 1 week.
If sample will not reach the processing laboratory from the collection point within 4 hours of collection, it must be centrifuged, separated and frozen.

Processing Requirements

Alternate Containers:

Processing Instructions:

DO NOT REFRIGERATE SAMPLE as this will falsely increase Renin concentration.
Centrifuge and separate sample at room temperature and then freeze immediately.

Minimum Assay Volume:

250uL

Stability:

4 hours ambient; 2 months frozen

Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):

Send whole blood sample ambient.
Send separated sample frozen on dry ice.

Testing Locations

Performed at:

Section	Department	Site	Contact Phone
Special Chemistry	Biochemistry	Fiona Stanley Hospital	6152 2830

Last Updated : 27-09-2024 11:30