Aldosterone/Plasma Renin Activity Ratio, LC/MS/MS
Also known as Plasma Renin Activity, LC-MS/MS, ALDO/PRA Ratio, PRA, Primary Aldosteronism, Aldosterone
What it measures
- Aldosterone, LC/MS/MSLOINC 1763-2
- Plasma Renin Activity, LC/MS/MSLOINC 2915-7
- Aldo/Pra RatioLOINC 30894-0
Specimen
- Specimen
- 1.8 mL frozen plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube
- Minimum volume
- 0.8 mL
- Container
- Transport tube
- Temperature
- Frozen
Collect a mid-morning blood sample after patient has been upright (sitting, standing, or walking) for a minimum of 2 hours, then have them sit 5-15 minutes prior to collection.
Billing
CPT 82088, 84244