LabwiseReninng/mL/hr
Renin is a kidney enzyme that starts the chain of signals controlling blood pressure and salt balance. It is read with aldosterone.
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What Renin measures
Renin is a kidney enzyme that starts the chain of signals controlling blood pressure and salt balance. It is read with aldosterone.
If your Renin is low
Renin below the range is commonly associated with high salt intake, the adrenal glands making aldosterone on their own, or some medications.
Commonly associated with
- High salt intake
- Adrenal aldosterone source
- Beta blockers or NSAIDs
- Lying down before the draw
If your Renin is high
Renin above the range is commonly associated with low salt intake, dehydration, diuretics, blood pressure medications or reduced blood flow to the kidneys.
Commonly associated with
- Low salt intake or dehydration
- Diuretics or blood pressure medication
- Reduced kidney blood flow
- Upright posture
Typical reference range
| Group | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Adults | 0.25 – 5.82 ng/mL/hr |
Typical adult values used by many US labs. Your own report prints the range your lab validated for its method, and that range is the one that counts. Labwise always uses the printed range first.
If it is within range
Your renin is within the range printed by your lab.
Also listed as
Renin Activity, Renin Activity, Plasma, Plasma Renin Activity, PRA
Related tests
This page is general information about what a laboratory test measures and what results outside a reference range are commonly associated with. It is not medical advice, does not diagnose any condition and does not replace your clinician. Discuss your results with your healthcare provider.