Direct Renin

Test Name

Direct Renin

Alternate Description

Plasma Renin Activity

LIS Code

DREN

Lab Section

Specimen Processing Area

Fluid Type

Plasma

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Lavender Top Top

Container Whole Blood Required

4 ml whole blood in a Lavender top tube

Summary Test Name

Direct Renin

Specimen Preparation Outreach

Spin within 4 hours of collection, separate serum into plastic 12 X 75 pour-off tube. Cap with red plastic stopper. Freeze. Notify lab courier to bring dry ice for the pickup.

Minimum Volume

0.4 ml Plasma

Specimen Transport

Frozen

Specimen Preparation In House

Spin, separate, freeze until shipped

Reference Value

Accompanies report