Renin, active

Please follow instructions for frozen transport. | Never store at 4°C. | We recommend the simultaneous analysis of aldosterone. | May not be requested from stored sample. | The following drugs influence the level of renin. They should be stopped one week prior to blood sampling (drugs in bold, 4 weeks).
elevated measurement values due to: Aldosterone antagonists (<b>Spironolactone, Drospirenone</b>), angiotensin 2 receptor blockers, potassium-saving diuretics (<b>Amiloride, Eplerenone, Triamterene</b>), ACE inhibitors, calcium channel inhibitors (Dihydropyridine), renin inhibitors, loop diuretics
lower measurement values due to: beta-blockers, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID), central alpha2 agonists (Clonidine, alpha-Methyldopa)