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Lab Test Dictionary

Plasma Renin Activity, LC/MS/MS (16846)

Methodology

Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)


Synonyms

Renin; PRA

Specimen Type

Plasma

Performing Lab

Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano


Epic ID

LAB01033

Lab Test Days

Daily

Standard TAT

1-4 Days


Collection Information

Specimen Required

1-2 mL Blood

Container Type

Lavender (EDTA)

Collection Instructions

Do not use EDTA Microtainers.


Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Frozen-Only

Specimen Stability

Room Temp: 24 Hours; Refrigerated: 24 Hours; Frozen: 28 Days

Rejection Criteria

Plasma separator tube (PST)

Test Volume Required

0.8 mL Plasma

Minimum Test Volume

0.5 mL Plasma


CPT Codes

84244


Revised

05-10-19

Initials

SL