Investigation Name:Renin

Alias or Abbreviation:PRA or Plasma Renin Activity

Pathology Laboratory:Chemistry Referred Ext 85290

Requestable Seperately?No

Part of Profile:No

E-Requesting Tab:Other

Units:mIU/L

Minimum Sample Volume:1mL

Expected Turnaround Time:7-14 working days from dispatch

Test Code:ALDR

Sample Type:

Maximum Add on Time:N/A

Complex Reference Range:Upright: 5.3 - 99.1 mIU/L Supine: 4.2 - 59.7 mIU/L Aldosterone:Renin Ratio <31 makes primary hyperaldosteronism (Conn's syndrome) unlikely Aldosterone:Renin Ratio >=31 makes primary hyperaldosteronism (Conn's syndrome) more likely For advice contact Duty Biochemist x 5290

Collection Conditions / Other Information:LAB INSTRUCTIONS: Use EALRE if aldo also requested. Sample should be separated and frozen within 8 hours of collection. Do not chill sample collection tubes or store collection tubes on ICE. Separate immediately into Z5, snap freeze and store frozen plasma at -20C. Transport to Russell's Hall frozen.

Reference Laboratory Details:Clinical Chemistry Department, Russells Hall Hospital, Pensnett Road, DUDLEY, DY1 2HQ. Telephone: 01384 456 111 Ext 2086

Referred to Another Laboratory?Yes

Reference Lab Code:RHH