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Aldosterone/pra ratio was 150 and ct was ordered for adrenals. right was normal, and left was mildly thickened. should i be referred to specialist?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

From what: you mention (Aldosterone/Plasma Renin ration indicates that you are already seeing a specialist however if your PCP ordered the test he/she may wish to refer you to an ENDOCRINOLOGIST Hope this is helpful! Dr Z

Answered 1/6/2018

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