In patients with suspected primary aldosteronism, screening can be accomplished by measuring a morning ambulatory paired random aldosterone and renin activity.A positive test result is defined as the combination of ______ aldosterone-to-plasma renin activity ratio and ______ aldosterone.

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In patients with suspected primary aldosteronism, screening can be accomplished by measuring a morning (preferably between 8:00 am and 10:00 am) ambulatory (sitting position after resting at least 15 minutes) paired random aldosterone and renin activity.A positive test result is defined as the combination of a high aldosterone-to-plasma renin activity ratio and an increased aldosterone.

In Patients with Suspected Primary Aldosteronism, Screening Can Be Accomplished