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.
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.