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Renin, Plasma

Test ID: REN
Test
Specimen
Performance / Interpretation
Interface / Setup

Test

Method

Chemiluminescence Immunoassay

Platform

Liaison

Report Includes

Renin

Specimens

Gel-separator tubes are not acceptable; Plasma (EDTA)

Test Location

University Health Network, 200 Elizabeth St, 11E-444, Toronto ON M5G 2C4

Test Version

19-Feb-2020

Specimen

Specimens

Gel-separator tubes are not acceptable; Plasma (EDTA)

Sample Volume

2.5 mL

Minimum Volume

2.0 mL

Specimen Comment

Gel-separator tubes are not acceptable.

Pediatric Volume

0.4 mL

Collection & Handling

Handling Information

Separate and freeze immediately. Store and send frozen. Avoid refrigeration to eliminate cryoactivation of prorenin to renin.

Additional Information

The Aldosterone-Renin Ratio service is available at a different testing lab – refer to separate listing.

Stability

If the specimen thaws, it is unsuitable for analysis.

Rejection Criteria

Specimen Not frozen

Test Version

19-Feb-2020

Performance / Interpretation

Method

Chemiluminescence Immunoassay

Platform

Liaison

Turnaround Time

10 days

Results

Name Units Reference Range Conversion Factor
Renin ng/L
  • Normal salt diet (100 - 180 mmol/d):
  • Recumbent >6 h: 0.0 - 11.2
  • Upright >2 h: 6.1 - 22.9
  • Low salt diet (10 mmol/d for 4 d):
  • Recumbent >6 h: 6.8 - 27.1
  • Upright >2 h: 10.2 - 50.0
  • Upright 2 hours and diuretic: 13.7 - 93.4

Test Location

University Health Network, 200 Elizabeth St, 11E-444, Toronto ON M5G 2C4

Test Version

19-Feb-2020

Interface / Setup

HL7 Interface Codes

Order Code Result Codes Units
REN 20901Renin ng/L

Test Version

19-Feb-2020