Renin, Direct Renin Concentration (DRC)

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Renin, direct renin concentration (DRC) [S/P]

Reference range, target level, or decision threshold

Age 20-40 years: 3.6-20.1 ng/L (6-33.5 mIU/L)!

Age 40-60 years: 1.1-20.3 ng/L (1.8-33.9 mIU/L)!

[ng/L] × 1.67 = [mIU/L] resting (supine)!

Interpretation of results

↑ Renovascular hypertension, malignant hypertension, renin-secreting tumors, hypovolemia, cirrhosis, Addison disease, Bartter syndrome

↓ Primary hyperaldosteronism, high-sodium diet, glucocorticoid therapy