Also Known As:
Aldosterone Renin Ratio (ARR)
The Aldosterone-Renin Ratio [ARR] test is carefully performed at our center to ensure precise and reliable results. This test calculates the Plasma Aldosterone Levels to Plasma Renin, Direct as a ratio which may be useful in screening for primary aldosteronism in higher risk groups of hypertensive patients. ---------
Note: Since patient posture prior to collection affects aldosterone levels, it is recommended that the patient be ambulatory or in supine position for at least 30 minutes before blood collection.
Includes 4 Test Parameters
Test Preparation:
Patient should be ambulatory / upright 2 hours prior to test. Medications for 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, Do
Reporting TAT:
24 Hours