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Renin

Lithium Heparin

TestRenin
Common AbbreviationsREN
ProfileNA
Tube type Lithium Heparin
Clinical IndicationUsed in the investigation of unexplained hypertension and monitoring of mineralocorticoid replacement therapy.
Specimen TypeBlood
Sample typePlasma
Minimum Volume0.3mL
Special PrecautionsDO NOT SEND ON ICE Sample must be sent to the laboratory ASAP after collection Please refer to http://www.pathology.leedsth.nhs.uk/dnn_bilm/Investigationprotocols.aspx for further special requirements
StabilityContact Referral Laboratory
Turnaround Time28 days
LaboratorySAS Steroid Hormone Centre St James's University Hospital Beckett Street Leeds LS9 7TF 0113 206 4717
Reference IntervalContact Referral Laboratory
LimitationsContact Referral Laboratory
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