1x EDTA Plasma (red top) for Aldosterone
AND 2 x EDTA plasma (red top bottle) for Renin
AND 1 x Serum gel (brown top tube) for U&E.

Upon arrival in the laboratory the EDTA samples are centrifuged and the plasma stored frozen prior to referral.

This test is referred to another centre: Department of Clinical Chemistry
Level 4
Addenbrookes Hospital NHS Trust [TPP]
Hills Road
Cambridge CB2 2QQ
Tel: 01223 217157
Fax: 01223 216520

Expected turnaround time: 6 weeks

5.4-60mU/L (upright, 92% of values are within this range)
5.4-30mU/L (after 1hrs rest, 92% of values are within this range)