Chemistry Testing
Advanta Genetics offers chemistry and hematology testing with fast turn-around-times and local courier services. We provide rapid, accurate analysis of various metabolic and hematological parameters that are vital for treatment decisions.
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Test Directory
For any test not listed please call 903 805-9955 for collection instructions
Panel | Renin |
Preferred Specimen | 1. patient should be On a Normal Sodium Diet (100-200 Meq/Day) for at least 3 Days prior to Collection. 2. patient should be Receiving No Medications Known to Affect the Renin/Aldosterone System. 3. Collect Samples Midmorning After patient Has Been Sitting, Standing or Walking for at least 2 hours and Seated for 5-15 Minutes. 4. Collect 2 ML EDTA (Lavender Top) Plasma. Do Not Collect Sample in Refrigerated Tube. Centrifuge Sample and Separate Plasma from Cells Within 2 hours of Collection. Transfer Plasma to a Plastic Transport Tube. Clearly Label Tube As EDTA Plasma. Freeze. Critical Frozen (Cfz). When Multiple Tests are Ordered, Submit Separate Tube for this Test. |
Container Type | EDTA (Lavender Top) Tube (Not Refrigerated) |
Volume | 1.2 ML Plasma |
TransportTemperature | Critical Frozen (Cfz) |
SpecimenStability | After Separation From Cells: 6 Hours Room Temperature; Unacceptable Refrigerated; 1 Month Frozen |
RejectionCriteria | Hemolysis Room Temperature Samples Refrigerated Samples Heparin (Green Top) Plasma Citrate (Light Blue Top) Plasma Oxalate (Black Top) Plasma |
Test Directory
Panel |
Renin |
Preferred Specimen |
1. patient should be On a Normal Sodium Diet (100-200 Meq/Day) for at least 3 Days prior to Collection. 2. patient should be Receiving No Medications Known to Affect the Renin/Aldosterone System. 3. Collect Samples Midmorning After patient Has Been Sitting, Standing or Walking for at least 2 hours and Seated for 5-15 Minutes. 4. Collect 2 ML EDTA (Lavender Top) Plasma. Do Not Collect Sample in Refrigerated Tube. Centrifuge Sample and Separate Plasma from Cells Within 2 hours of Collection. Transfer Plasma to a Plastic Transport Tube. Clearly Label Tube As EDTA Plasma. Freeze. Critical Frozen (Cfz). When Multiple Tests are Ordered, Submit Separate Tube for this Test. |
Container Type |
EDTA (Lavender Top) Tube (Not Refrigerated) |
Volume |
1.2 ML Plasma |
TransportTemperature |
Critical Frozen (Cfz) |
SpecimenStability |
After Separation From Cells: 6 Hours Room Temperature; Unacceptable Refrigerated; 1 Month Frozen |
RejectionCriteria |
Hemolysis Room Temperature Samples Refrigerated Samples Heparin (Green Top) Plasma Citrate (Light Blue Top) Plasma Oxalate (Black Top) Plasma |
For any test not listed please call 903 805-9955
for collection instructions
Ordering Options
- Chemistry Panel
Turnaround Time
≤ 24 hours *Cost
Please call for detailsResources
* Turnaround time starts when sample is received at the laboratory.