Once diagnosed as hypertension, then it is suggested to diagnose the reason behind the cause of hypertension.
Common blood test for hypertension
- Creatinine
(renal function) - to identify both underlying renal disease as a cause
of hypertensive and conversely hypertensive causing onset of kidney
damage.
- Electrolytes (sodium, potassium)
- Glucose - to identify diabetes mellitus
- Cholesterol
- Heart tracing (an electrocardiogram, also called an ECG).
Purpose of hypertension blood tests
- Diagnose or rule out a secondary cause of high blood pressure such as kidney disease.
- Check whether the high blood pressure has affected the heart.
- Check risk factors such as a high cholesterol level or high blood glucose level (diabetes).
