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HelpTest ID BLOD1161 Aldosterone/Renin ACT Ratio
Specimen Type/Requirements
Lavender top (EDTA) tube - Plasma
Note: 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.
Test is affected by hemolysis. Test not affected by lipemia.
Performed Test Frequency
Sunday through Friday
Methodology
Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectormetry
Performing Lab
Quest Chantilly
CPT
82088
84244
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 1.8 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.8 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 24 hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 24 hours | |
| Frozen | 28 days | Preferred for transport |
Report Available
4 - 6 days
Interface Build Information
| Result Code | Result Code Description |
|---|---|
| 8392 | Aldo/Renin Ratio |
| 8753 | Results Received Aldo/Renin Ratio |
| 5056 | Renin Activity |
| 8754 | Aldo/PRA Ratio |
| 8755 | Aldosterone |