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Unit Code 8060:
Renin Activity, Plasma

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Useful For

Investigation of primary aldosteronism (eg, adrenal adenoma/

carcinoma and adrenal cortical hyperplasia) and secondary

aldosteronism (renovascular disease, salt depletion, potassium

loading, cardiac failure with ascites, pregnancy, Bartter's syndrome).

Special Instructions and Forms

• Renin - Aldosterone Studies 

Method Name

Radioimmunoassay (RIA)

Reporting Name

Renin Activity, P

Ordering Mnemonic

PRA

Aliases

PRA (Plasma Renin Activity)

Key