Pathology Handbook

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

RLD

Registration Instructions:

Use the 'Ambulant' code unless 'Recumbent' is specified on the request form.

If aldosterone AND renin are both requested, register for aldosterone/renin ratio only (RAA for ambulant; RAR for recumbent).

Specimen Types:

Plasma

Container Types:

EDTA 4 mL

Adults Volume or Mass:

4 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

4 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Collect at ambient temperature
Retrospective testing not possible.

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Processing Instructions:

Centrifuge
Aliquot
Freeze Immediately
Store at -80'C

Assay Frequency:

Twice weekly

External Laboratory:

The Alfred Pathology Service (APS)

External Transport Instructions:

Send Frozen on Dry Ice