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Renin

Lithium Heparin

Test	Renin
Common Abbreviations	REN
Profile	NA
Tube type	Lithium Heparin
Clinical Indication	Used in the investigation of unexplained hypertension and monitoring of mineralocorticoid replacement therapy.
Specimen Type	Blood
Sample type	Plasma
Minimum Volume	0.3mL
Special Precautions	DO NOT SEND ON ICE Sample must be sent to the laboratory ASAP after collection Please refer to http://www.pathology.leedsth.nhs.uk/dnn_bilm/Investigationprotocols.aspx for further special requirements
Stability	Contact Referral Laboratory
Turnaround Time	28 days
Laboratory	SAS Steroid Hormone Centre St James's University Hospital Beckett Street Leeds LS9 7TF 0113 206 4717
Reference Interval	Contact Referral Laboratory
Limitations	Contact Referral Laboratory
Notes

Update for visitors

Visiting restrictions are in place at our hospitals to stop the spread of norovirus. These restrictions will be in place until further notice.

The following wards are closed to visitors:

York Hospital: Ward 29 and Ward 37.

There are four exceptions only to the restrictions. These are:

For patients who are receiving end of life care

Paediatric patients (babies and children)

Maternity care

The family carers of those with dementia

We understand these restrictions can be difficult when a loved one is unwell. The restrictions will be reviewed daily and lifted as soon as it is safe. Thank you for your understanding as we try to reduce the spread of norovirus in our hospitals.