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5200 Harry Hines Blvd.
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Dallas
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TX
75235
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General Information
Alias: PRA
Performed: Mon-Fri
Turn Around Time: 5-8 days
CPT Codes: 84244
Performed By: Referral Lab
Notes: Due to very stringent specimen handling requirements, this analyte can only be drawn at Parkland Main Campus.
Link:
Renin Activity, Plasma
Components
Name |
Method |
Sex |
Age Range |
Ref. Range Low |
Ref. Range High |
Units |
Renin, Plasma |
RIA |
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See Link |
See Link |
ng/mL/hour |
Specimen Requirements
Type |
Container |
Volume |
Units |
Collection / Delivery |
Storage / Transport |
Off Campus |
Blood |
Lavender EDTA(K2), 4mL |
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1. Draw blood in a chilled syringe from a patient in a seated position; place specimen in a chilleld, lavender top (EDTA) tube; and mix.
2. Alternatively, draw blood directly in a chilled, lavender top (EDTA) tube.
3. Immediately place EDTA tube into an ice-water bath until thoroughly cooled.
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On wet ice |
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