ALDOSTERONE PLASMA Test Cost 1872 Rs

Short Description

This assay is useful in the investigation of Primary Aldosteronism (Adrenal Adenoma / Carcinoma and Adrenal Cortical Hyperplasia) and Secondary Aldosteronism (Renovascular disease, salt depletion, potassium loading, cardiac failure with ascitis and pregnancy).

PreTest Information

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 treating physician.

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