2450. Package # 504 (Aldosterone-renin ratio)
Number of tests: 3
Calculation of aldosterone/renin ratio
Direct renin
Aldosterone
Turnaround time (days): 1
1180 ₴
Important information
The material collection must be done on an empty stomach at the following locations:
- Kyiv, Ak. Palladina Ave., 46/2;
- Dnipro, Reshetylivska St., 33-A;
- Lviv, Konovaltsia St., 33;
- Odesa, Segedskaya St., 14-A;
- Chernivtsi, Avangardna St., 53;
- Vinnytsia, Pirohova St., 37.
It is recommended to donate blood for analysis between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Remain in an upright position for 2 hours. You may walk or stand; staying in the clinic is not mandatory.
Immediately before sample collection, remain in a seated position for at least 5 minutes (at the clinic).
Description
This panel includes aldosterone and renin levels and calculation of the aldosterone-renin ratio. It is used to detect primary hyperaldosteronism.
When and who needs the test?
- Diagnosis of pheochromocytoma.
- Differential diagnosis of arterial hypertension.
- Identification of dysfunctions of the sympathoadrenal system.
Biological material
- Venous blood
Preparing for a blood test
To exclude factors that may affect the test results, we recommend to follow these preparation rules:
- an important condition for laboratory tests is to take blood on an empty stomach. 6-12 hours before the test, you should avoid eating, drinking alcohol, smoking and limit physical activity. Drinking still...