ALDOSTERONE / PLASMA RENIN DIRECT RATIO
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What is a ALDOSTERONE / PLASMA RENIN DIRECT RATIO?
Additional Information
| Also known as/ Other names: | Aldosterone Renin Ratio (ARR), Plasma Aldosterone to Renin Ratio, Aldosterone–Renin Ratio Test, ARR Blood Test |
| Parameters: | 3 |
| Recommended for: | M/F/Others |
| Sample Type: | Blood |
| Patient Preparation: | 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. |
| Reports: | Next Day |