Plasma renin assay

Plasma renin assay: The renin assay is a blood test that measures the rate of conversion of angiotensinogen to angiotensin II, which indirectly measures renin activity or kidney function; this test may be used to determine the underlying cause of hypertension (high blood pressure).

Plasma renin assay: Other Names

Other names for Plasma renin assay include:

PRA
Plasma renin concentration

Symptoms Associated with Plasma renin assay

These symptoms may be diagnosed by, screened for, or associated with Plasma renin assay:

Diseases Associated with Plasma renin assay

These diseases or medical conditions may be diagnosed by, screened for, or associated with Plasma renin assay:

Conn syndrome
Renal artery stenosis
Primary renal disease
Increased salt intake
Salt restriction
Hypokalemia
Diuretic therapy causing sodium loss
Addison disease
Cushing syndrome
Chronic renal failure
Gastrointestinal disease causing sodium loss
Renal tumor producing renin
Hyperkalemia
Hemorrhage
Primary hyperaldosteronism
Steroid therapy
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia

Basic Information: Plasma renin assay

Disease or Condition count: 0; see list of conditions below. These are the diseases or medical conditions in which the medical test 'Plasma renin assay' may be involved.

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Plasma renin assay