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Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Special Instructions:
Draw blood directly in chilled lavender top (EDTA) tube. Immediately place into an icewater bath until thoroughly chilled. Refrigerate during centrifugation and immediately transfer plasma to plastic vial.
For Outpatients, test should only be drawn in outpatient locations within a Hospital (Akron or Beeghly).
Lab/Phone:
330-543-8418
TAT:
2-5 days
Additional Info:
Ref. range is age dependent; avail on patient report
CPT Code:
84244
Plasma Renin Activity
Test ID/Workstation :
REN
Specimen Type:
Plasma
Tube Type:
Purple top (EDTA) tube
Collection Volume:
5.0 mL (minimum 3.0 mL)
Cause for Rejection:
Gross hemolysis
Storage:
Frozen
Availability:
Sent to reference lab
Methodology:
Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Special Instructions:
Draw blood directly in chilled lavender top (EDTA) tube. Immediately place into an icewater bath until thoroughly chilled. Refrigerate during centrifugation and immediately transfer plasma to plastic vial.
For Outpatients, test should only be drawn in outpatient locations within a Hospital (Akron or Beeghly).
Lab/Phone:
330-543-8418
TAT:
2-5 days
Additional Info:
Ref. range is age dependent; avail on patient report