Renin is secreted from the kidney and converts angiotensinogen to angiotensin. The latter stimulates aldosterone production.
Tube
Heparin
ID
12677
Availability
Weekly.
Additional Information
Unexplained Hypertension.
Turn Around
21 days.
Send to
Specialist Laboratory Medicine
Block 46
St James hospital
Beckett Street
Leeds
LS9 7TF
Contact
For further details please contact Leeds Pathology customer services: [email protected].
Advice
01132064717, [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)
0.5 to 3.5
Ref. Range (Female)
0.5 to 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 and 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.