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Aldosterone / Plasma Renin Direct Ratio

OverviewParameters
  • Test code
:

A0375

  • Schedule
:

Sample by Mon/Thur

  • Pre-requisite
:

3 mL (2.5 mL min.) Plasma from 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube. Patient should be ambulatory / upright 2 hours prior to the test. Separate plasma and freeze. Ship frozen. DO NOT THAW. Drug interactions to be noted: Potassium wasting diuretics, Spironolactone, Eplerenone, Amiloride and Triamterene should be discontinued at least for 4 weeks; Adrenergic blockers, Clonidine, Methyldopa, NSAIDs, Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, Angiotensin receptor blockers, Renin inhibitors and Dihydropyridine calcium channel antagonists should be discontinued for 2 weeks. If necessary to maintain hypertension control, patients should be treated with other antihypertensive medications like Verapamil slow-release, Hydralazine, Prazosin, Doxazosin & Terazosin that have lesser effects on Plasma renin & aldosterone levels. Any change in medication should be done in consultation with treating physician.

  • Report time
:

3 Days

Price

₹7,200

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Parameters
ALDOSTERONE / PLASMA RENIN DIRECT RATIO

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