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Test Code DRENP Direct Renin, Plasma

Important Note

Only available in South Louisiana region.

Additional Codes

Epic EAP: LAB11237

Epic Description: DIRECT RENIN,  PLASMA

Specimen Type

Plasma, ambient

Patient Preparation

Do not use this test for patients treated with Cathepsin B.

Specimen Required

  Collection Container Preferred Volume Minimum Volume
Preferred Lavender, EDTA 2.0 mL 1.0 mL

 

Instructions for Collection and Transport

Collect in Lavender EDTA - DO NOT CHILL TUBE, this is an ambient collection.  Must note patient position at collection (Supine or Upright).

Transport: Centrifuge at room temperature. Aliquot plasma immediately and freeze plasma immediately at -20 degrees. Send sample frozen. Samples must arrive in the Jeff Hwy lab by 3:00 pm for same day results. This test cannot be added on to another specimen.

 

Aliquot Requirements

Plasma

Optimum 1.0 mL

Minimum 0.5 mL

Performing Lab

Immunology Lab (Jeff Hwy, New Orleans Campus)

Assay Frequency

Monday - Friday until 3:00 pm

Routine Turnaround Time

1 day

CSR Storage Requirements

Centrifuge specimen at room temperature. Aliquot plasma immediately and freeze immediately at -20 degrees. Store at -20 and send frozen.

CPT Code Information

84244