Test Details
Mnemonic
ALDIV
Ordering Code
3805200
CPT-4 Code(s)
82088
Specimen Information
Patient Preparation
Discontinue Aldectone (spironolactove) for 4 - 6 weeks prior to draw. Plasma - renin activity can not be interpreted if patient is receiving this medication.
Collect
Red top
Specimen Preparation
Centrifuge, separate serum from cells and send 1.8 mL serum in a screw capped plastic vial.
Alternate Specimen
Serum separator tube (SST)
Minimum Volume
1.0 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Rejection Criteria
Turbid sample, whole blood, bronchioalveolar lavage (BAL) specimens
Stability
Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 28 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 28 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Reference Range
See report
Performing Laboratory
MAYO
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes