Test Details

Mnemonic

ALDLA

Ordering Code

3805240

CPT-4 Code(s)

82088

Specimen Information

Patient Preparation

Plasma renin activity (PRA) cannot be determined if patient is being treated with Aldactone (spironolactone). Discontinue Aldectone (spironolactone) for 4 - 6 weeks prior to draw.

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

Stability

Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 28 days
Frozen: 30 days

Methodology

Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry
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Reference Range

See report
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Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories
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New York DOH Approval Status

Yes
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