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| Laboratory | Exult Diagnostics, Dr. Lal PathLabs, Metropolis Labs |
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₹ 6700
| EX0052 ALDOSTERONE / PLASMA RENIN DIRECT RATIO | |||||||
| Specimen: | 2 ml of EDTA Plasma and 2 ml Serum | ||||||
| Stability: |
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| Method: | CLIA | ||||||
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| Report: | Contact us to know the TAT. | ||||||
| Usage: | This ratio can be used as a screening test in cases of severe hypertension. The ratio allows detection of cases of Primary Aldosteronism in normokalemic patients. | ||||||
| Doctor Specialty: | Endocrinologist | ||||||
| Disease: | Disorders of Adrenal Gland | ||||||
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| Courier Charges: | 0.00 | ||||||
| Home Collection: | Available (*T&C Apply) | ||||||
| Department: | Biochemistry | ||||||
| Pre Test Information: | The patient should be ambulatory/upright 2 hours prior to sampling. 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 the treating physician. | ||||||
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