Renin is secreted from the kidney and converts angiotensinogen to angiotensin. The latter stimulates aldosterone production.
Department
Specialist Labratory Medicine
Tube
Heparin
Identifier
12677
Availability
Weekly
Additional Info
Unexplained Hypertension.
Turn Around
21 days
Send to
Specialist Laboratory Medicine
Block 46
St James hospital
Beckett Street
Leeds
LS9 7TF
Link to Contact
Contact Number: 01132067043
Link to Advice
Contact Number: 01132064717
Email Address: [email protected]
Collection Con
Renin is activated when on ice which invalidates the test. Send to the laboratory ASAP but NOT on ice. Please use a red bag to ensure prompt attention. NOTE the tube required for this test is heparin without gel. (Green and black top) EDTA tube also acceptable. Instructions for lab staff: Sample must be separated and frozen within 4 hours of collection.
Ref. Range (male and female)
0.5-3.5
Ref. Range (Paed)
Values can be very high (>50) in the neonate.
Ref. Range Notes
Affected by age (decreased in the elderly), posture, state of hydration & electrolyte status.
Units
nmol/L/h
IP Routine TAT
21 days, note if requesting both PRA and aldosterone, and only one sample is received, our quoted TAT is 30 days.